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...
Virtue
“Each human being will struggle and acquire virtue slightly differently depending on both their God-given personal uniqueness and the...
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...
Actions
“Christianity is less complicated than many make it out to be The words of the Lord, the words of the gospel message, are very direct and...
Encountering God/Christ
“Reading the Scriptures, studying the church fathers, attending worship, praying, and meditating are all good and godly things. But they...
Providence
“Is your life a series of accidental occurrences? Do things happen to you by chance? The Book of Acts denies these suppositions. In...