SACRAMENTAL LIVING

“We will face trials and tribulations in this life, but we need not be overwhelmed by them. Even Jesus stumbled and fell carrying His Cross…Through the operation of our wills, in cooperation with God's grace, we can surmount many of the trials and tribulations that life in the fallen world brings with it. We must endure them, because they are part of this world that we dwell in, but we need not be overwhelmed or determined by them.” (Fr. Joseph Irvin) “Our task is to become s

“If we try to describe our perception and experience of the Holy Spirit, we will quickly realize that human words are not enough for...

“In deepest Darkness, we often “see the Light” while, by contrast, In brightest Light, we often become Blind.” (Timothy G. Patitsas) “In...

“We’re frightened and weak people, living in uncertainty and fear. And if you ask, no one will say: “I want to feel pain!” No one wants...

“…we are always blessed when we urgently serve the Lord, for He is our true life. He is able to draw us out of the slough of secular...

“Desire is transformed into lust when we exclude God from the picture. Without God, the natural powers of our soul become corrupt. Abba...

“Called by Isaiah “the just One who serves many well” (Is 53:11), Christ reveals through His life and teaching the high calling of...

“Judging from the way the story is told they [the Israelites in Exodus 15:22-27] were not far from the oasis. But God had other plans for...

“People who have the sort of mind that sees only one side to every question tend towards vigorous action. They succeed in everything they...

“The most important thing is not the work I can do for God. The most important thing is to make God the most important thing." (Phil...