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…]
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…]
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…]