Masked/Unmasked
“During this season of mask-wearing, we have become weary of a “faceless” existence. I can think of nothing that is more de-personalizing that the hiding of our face. I respect the science (and certainly would not want a surgeon operating on me without a mask). But I lament our common experience even as I pray for this time to pass. I also think, however, of how many masks we have all worn in our lives. We find many ways to hide our face – our true face.” (Father Stephen Free
Hypocrisy
“The original meaning of the word hypocrite was"actor.” Ignorance of our true nature is the root cause of so many living as though they are actors on a stage, afraid of what they might see if they were honest about themselves. True self-awareness can come when we are open to letting Christ into our lives totally.” (Abbot Tryphon) “We become hypocrites when we...carefully follow certain religious practices while allowing our hearts to remain distant from God…It is easy to be a