Sophistication
“There is always the danger, in this scientific age, that we will discount the possibility of falling into idolatry. The Israelites seem...
Being a True Disciple of Christ in Today’s World
On Friday, June 26 at 7 pm, Michael taught a Zoom class to people for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Community called, Being a True...
Healthy Mind
“…before his conversion on the Damascus Road, Paul was suffering from paranoia, was out of his right mind. And afterwards he was in a...
Being a True Disciple of Christ in Today’s World
On Friday, June 26 at 7 pm, Michael taught a Zoom class to people for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Community called, Being a True...
Orientale Lumen Conference XXV
I have been attending the Orientale Lumen Conference for nearly 10 years and have met so many wonderful people, and haven spoken at it a...
Boat (Being in it)
“The image of Christ and His disciples in a boat is traditionally used to illustrate the Church. God both permits storms and delivers us...
Faith (Unshakeable/Unwavering)
“The deeper meaning of “faith” (pistis) is “trust,” total and unwavering confidence in God’s utter faithfulness towards us. In response...
Personality
“The spiritual value of prayer has to do with the fact that it is the dominant force in the shaping of our personality. Through the...
Falling Into the Hands of Mercy
On Friday, June 12 at 7 pm, Michael taught a Zoom class to people for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Community called, Falling into...
Division
“ ‘Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. For from now on five in one house will...