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St. Nikodemos Men's Study Fellowship

Special 2010 Lenten Study Series: "How to Life a Holy Life"

The St. Nikodemos Orthodox Men's Study Group is holding a special Lenten Study Series this year. The group will meet every Tuesday during Lent for a mid-day study from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm at Three Gateway Center, Suite 1600 (TriadUSA). This is a great way to add a boost to your Lenten spiritual journey. The topic of study is the book, "How to Live a Holy Life" by Metropolitan Gregory of St. Petersburg. It is filled with practical spiritual advice for Orthodox Christians living in the world. See the description of the book and contents below. Everyone is invited.

Schedule for Lent 2010

The group meets from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. The complete list of dates for this series is: Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23.

About the Book

Description: Translated from the Russian language, this new title is presented as a concise ‘manual of piety’ for the serious layman in search of salvation amidst the pitfalls of this modern world. Full of practical advice, yet breathing a spirit of deep spirituality and watchfulness, it does not simply offer instructions as to what to do, but guides the reader in the work of constantly living a life of purity before God, "Who is in all places, and fills all things."

Table of Contents:

1. Appeal to the Christian

2. How Should We Conduct Ourselves in the Morning?

3. How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Relation to the Lord God?

4. How should we conduct ourselves in relationship to other people?

5. How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Some of the Most Common Situations of Life?

- a. How to Conduct Ourselves in Happiness

- b. How to Conduct Ourselves in Misfortune

- c. How to Conduct Ourselves in Wealth

- d. How to Conduct Ourselves in Poverty

- e. How to Conduct Ourselves When People Praise Us

- f. How to Conduct OurselvesWhen People Speak Evil of Us

- g. How to Conduct Ourselves in Illness

- h. How to Protect Ourselves from the Harmful Effect of Bad Example

6. How Should We Conduct Ourselves in Our Daily Work?

7. How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Meals?

8. How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Rest After Lunch?

9. How Should We Conduct Ourselves in the Evening?

10. How Should We Conduct Ourselves Before Sleep?

11. How Should We Conduct Ourselves During Sleeplessness at Night?

12. The Most Important Thing Concerning Prayer

13. Conclusion

14. How Should We Spend Sundays?

15 Afterward

About this Ministry

In John 3.1-16, Nikodemos engages Jesus in an intense discussion of faith, seeking answers to important questions. The discussion in that Gospel passage demonstrates both the zeal for the knowledge of God in heart of a man named Nikodemos and the desire of Jesus Christ to reveal the love and knowledge of the Father to Him.

Today, men still seek Christ with a fervent desire to live as husbands, fathers and co-workers in a way that fulfills the calling of God. Unfortunately, the opportunities to grow and share in meaningful ways with other Orthodox Christians are sometimes limited.

The Saint Nikodemos Men’s Study Fellowship began in 1999 to provide working men an opportunity to share in fellowship, study scripture and discuss issues of contemporary life in the light of the Orthodox Christian Faith. It is located in downtown Pittsburgh to provide easy and centralized access for men who are willing to sacrifice their lunch hour twice a month for spiritual food that truly nourishes the soul.