by Fr. Thomas Hopko –
The adoration of Jesus by the wise men from the East is part of the Nativity celebration in the Orthodox Church. The spiritual and theological significance of the coming of the kings with their gifts is of paramount importance. [Read more…]
Worship
Children of Light and People of Darkness, We Are Not the Same
by Chris Banescu –
“And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil” (John 3:19). [Read more…]
Prayer is the Only Medicine That Leads to Life
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Give Me Christian Mothers and I Will Give You Saints
“Give me Christian mothers and I will give you saints to change the world.” ~ St. John Chrysostom [Read more…]