Social Beings
“Mysteriously, Adam’s yearning for another like himself drew Eve out of him; for, without Eve, Adam was not just alone but was also...
Providence
“Often when we go to sad events, we all say, with the best will in the world- and we’re partially right- that it’s God’s will. And, of...
Faith and Action
“When we separate faith from everything else, we make it into belief. It becomes the assent to the truth of something that cannot be...
Virtue
“Human virtue” should not be an oxymoron. From a Christian perspective, the words should be synonymous. The virtuous life is the only...
Fasting
“A relationship with Jesus Christ-this is prayer. When people think about what is required to receive Holy Communion, they almost...
Peace and Joy
“Of all the blessings of God, peace is one of the most sought-after. We begin our litanies in the Liturgy with the invitation,...
Knowing God
“Perhaps the most salient aspect of the sacramental life is something that has almost been forgotten within contemporary...
Time
“The…Divine Liturgy…includes the following phrase which is a stumbling block for common sense: “remembering then this saving commandment,...
Hearing/Listening
“The difference between obligation and obedience is more than mere semantics. An obligation is imposed on us, but obedience, as the...
Light
“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the...