by Chris Banescu –
Man is a worshiping creature. If he will not worship the true God, he will worship anything else. [Read more…]
Theology
Guarding the Thoughts, Guarding the Heart
by Fr. Calinic Berger –
One of the major themes in the Philokalia and the writings of the Holy Fathers in general is that of the “guarding of thoughts.” A thought is a seed which, when planted in the heart, can affect the totality of not only how we act, but of our entire attitude towards life, [Read more…]
From a Small Acorn to a Mighty Oak, a Miracle of Creation
by Chris Banescu –
The miraculous transformation of an acorn into an oak tree, shows forth God’s continuous action on all His creation through His Word, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. [Read more…]
Christ, Eternal Word of the Father, Governs and Sustains All of Creation
by St. Athanasius the Great –
By his own wisdom and Word, who is our Lord and Savior Christ, the all-holy Father (whose excellence far exceeds that of any creature), like a skillful steersman guides to safety all creation, regulating and keeping it in being, [Read more…]
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…]
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 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…]