Fear
“Our Lord Jesus Christ warned us that we will hear all kinds of bad news from around the world, and Christianity may go into decline. Far...
Distortion
“History demonstrates how easily human “minds may be corrupted” (2 Corinthians 11:3) by cunning half-truths and distortions of the faith…...
Resurrection
“St. Maximus the Confessor describes human beings as a “microcosm,” that is, as the universe (cosmos) made small (micro). This indicates...
Modern Culture
“While every godly expression of our talents, and every lawful calling, can become an occasion to glorify God, the cultural mandate of...
Obedience (and Trust and Knowing God)
“We all have the experience of falling into our familiar sins again and again. Instead of being disheartened to the point that we no...
Healing
“…Church is a hospital. The model of a courtroom or a business or even a social club is misguided and lacks the heart and the purpose of...
Prayer and God's Will
“…when someone cries out: “God, help me!” God immediately comes to help him. But not all our desires are good. And since our desires lead...
Perspective
“We humans have a very limited perspective on life, the cosmos and the divine. Our perspectives are limited by our own personal...
Obedience (and Stillness)
“As Holy Scripture records, “Noah did according to all the Lord God commanded him” (Gn 6:22), never uttering a word of reply to God....
Jesus Christ (Life in Christ)
“A depraved life always gives rise to the illusion of happiness, and only a virtuous life in the gospel spirit can bring accomplishments...