by Bishop Irenei –
The life of prayer has always been, and will always be, the fundamental life of the Christian. Without prayer, we have no breath, no spiritual pulse. [Read more…]
Theology
Free Will Necessary for Salvation, a Compulsory Good Cannot be Good
by Fr. Ilya of Optina –
A person should preserve his own will and make his own decisions, because only a person himself can make final choices within his own soul. [Read more…]
Do We Worship the True God or an Idol?
by Chris Banescu –
Man is a worshiping creature. If he will not worship the true God, he will worship anything else. [Read more…]
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…]