Theology
“Personally, I believe that one should begin theology not from the mystery of the Holy Trinity, but from the mystery of the incarnation of God, which is directly “imaged” in the reality of the Church and in the “new being” of the Christian. We only know of the mystery of the Trinity because one of the Holy Trinity became man. Otherwise, we fall into metaphysics and never reach theology at all.” (Hieromonk Nicholas Sakharov) “Theology only begins where the cross is. What is th
Church
“Attending church is not the same as being united to the Church. Salvation is not granted by presence in a building, but by synergy—the...
Burdens
Quotes of the Day for March 5, 2025 – Thoughts on ‘bearing one another’s burdens’ “Paul tells us in Galatians 6:2 to ‘bear one another’s...
Simplicity
“People can memorize huge portions of Scripture, read the Bible from cover to cover a dozen times, learn all of the intricacies of...
Motives/Motivations
“Distraction serves a purpose. Like gargoyles guarding the roofline of a cathedral, distractions first serve to ward off those who lack...
Faith as Relationship
“In theory, our modern culture believes that relationships with other people are merely psychological phenomena – they are all in our...
Division
“ ‘Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. For from now on five in one house will...
Externals
“God’s commandments are not an alien, external authority that enslaves us…they are “natural knowledge given us by God, whether this comes...
Disillusionment
“It is indeed difficult that when a person comes to Church, and even decides to dedicate his life to it, he then encounters that which...
God's People
“God’s people are those who awaken to His presence, repent, and live as He wills. Such a change must occur deep within our hearts in...