Fallen World
“Lot dwelt in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent even as far as Sodom” (Genesis 13:12). Lot “pitched his tent” in Sodom, but...
Prayer (Being Prayer and Living Prayer)
“Brother Chris told the story about a woman at his skete who was very intent on saying the Jesus Prayer constantly. She went to the...
Worship (and Habit)
“Your deepest desire…is the one manifested by your daily life and habits…Motivation can fade. Habits prevail." (Geoff Dyer, Bruce Bickel...
March 25 Significance
“…March 25, which is traditionally considered in Christendom to be the date of the first Good Friday, the Fall of Adam and Eve, and also...
Fear and Control
The St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral has been holding nightly classes/discussions, seven days a week at 7 PM EST. Led by Father George...
Love (Nature of)
“Among human beings, love appears to spring from feelings and emotions. Thus some mistakenly characterize love as irrational. But love...
Fulfillment
“The opposite of autonomy is theonomy. This is the belief that the fulfillment of human existence, while it begins in this world, is...
Soul and Self
“It is impossible to know God and not know the self. It is also the case that it is impossible to know the self and not know God. St....
Prayer, the Jesus Prayer, and Finding His Peace
Spiritual Tools in Difficult Times - Prayer, the Jesus Prayer, and Finding His Peace During this time of quarantine due to the...
Hand of God
“God, in His providence, is directing our lives according to His plan and purpose. Hunting for livestock or having a vehicle break down...