Elevate
“Misunderstandings occur frequently in John's Gospel (see 2:19–21; 4:10–14, 30–34; 6:27; 7:37–39; 11:11–15). Christ uses these...
Prayer Rule
“Regarding the matter of how much to pray, Fr. Thomas Hopko had a wise saying. He said to pray as much as you can, not as much as you...
Stewardship and Serving
“The steward of God actively practices virtue and lives quietly and devoutly as God instructs him through holy tradition. By following...
Diminish
“Sin is a movement away from being, well-being, and eternal being. It is a distorted direction (hamartia: “missing the mark”). It is...
Healing (Delays In)
“Sometimes God heals us in a single prayer, but ordinarily it requires a gradual series of prayers, combined with the human advice, love...
Change
“Christianity should not be reduced to political activism or the enforcement of morality, for societal reformation can take place only...
Atonement
“We must remember that both in St Paul’s letters and in Hebrews, there is no playing off of Father and Son. Some have wrongly drawn a...
Drawing Near to God
“We all have a general calling, which is to draw closer and closer to the Lord…” (Edith M. Humphrey) “God the Father loves humankind no...
Repentance (Opportunities for)
“Repentance is a complete turning of one’s heart toward Absolute Goodness, and not only of the heart but also of the mind, the feelings,...
Coronavirus
“No matter what challenges we face, including sickness and death and inconvenience, we may use them as points of entry into the...