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…]
Wisdom
What Does it Mean to be Rich in a Godly Way?
by Fr. Gabriel Bilas –
As Orthodox Christians, this constantly being surrounded by material prosperity makes our goal of living the angelic life with Christ so much more difficult, because eventually, just as has happened in our own culture, we have lost sight of the answer to that question: What does it mean to be rich? [Read more…]
Embrace God Wholeheartedly, Have Rock Solid Faith
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…]
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…]