Unbelief and Disbelief
“Unbelief toward the Lord produces many vices—especially irrational choices, for unbelief is contrary to a rational mind…Unbelief is of...
Morality
“A superficial reading of the epistle [Titus 3:8-15] for the 6th Sunday of Matthew gives the impression of dry moralism…The Christian...
Virtue
“Human virtue” should not be an oxymoron. From a Christian perspective, the words should be synonymous. The virtuous life is the only...
Life and Death
“The obstacle which hinders…people’s every thought and action, every surprise they experience or revelation they are granted, is the...
Hearing and Believing
“ ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into...
Baptism and Repentance and Regenration
“Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently...
Perception
“One of the results of sin is the perversion of human perception. We don’t see or hear very well. Further, we have forgotten that seeing...
Cross
“The crucifixion is more than an event – it is a revelation of the truth of who God is…Salvation history,” the narrative unfolded in...
Trials and Temptations
“Christ the Word of God pushes His disciples to get into the boat and go out onto the sea which He knows will become stormy. Christ...
Disposition
"The level of commitment that is required of monastics is no different from those who are married. Our marital status is not the issue....