by Fr. Valery Zakharov –
Our relationship with God should rest on the solid rock of faith, not just on our knowledge of Him. [Read more…]
Orthodox Christianity
Finding the Willingness to Accept God’s Will is Often Our Greatest Struggle
by Fr. Richard Rene –
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are continuing striving to accept and accomplish God’s will. Finding this willingness is often our greatest struggle. [Read more…]
Battle with Evil is a Fundamental Task of All Christians
by Archbishop Averky (Taushev) –
For a Christian, if he is truly a Christian and not a charlatan, can never indifferently and calmly observe the triumph of evil and cannot accept evil in whatever form it may appear. [Read more…]
The Word of the Cross – Part 1 – Fr. Thomas Hopko
by Fr. Thomas Hopko –
The Cross says everything about God, everything about human life, everything about history. [Read more…]
The Kingdom of God is Gained With the Heart and Not With the Tongue
by St. Nikolai Velimirovich –
“Not everyone who says, `Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 7:21). [Read more…]
Exterior Tidiness and Cleanliness Influence Our Interior Order and Spiritual Life
by Fr. Paul Siladi –
The space where you live is a reflection of your inner state.
The spiritual insight of the ancient Fathers draws our attention that our actions are judged along with our inner disposition. Small tasks and obligations we fulfill daily are not without consequence. [Read more…]
The Gradual Nature of Spiritual Development
by St. Nikolai Velimirovich –
“For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:13-14). [Read more…]