Category: The Morning Offering

Eternity is a Very Long Time God reveals Himself to us if we seek Him out, and only remains invisible to us if we refuse, out of pride and self absorption, to let Him enter our lives. If you desire the knowledge that is yours for the asking, simply make

Also known as the Feast of Lights The Feast of the Holy Theophany of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on January 6 (18 New Style). The Feast commemorates the Baptism of Christ and the divine revelation of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of

Monasteries are Centers for Spiritual Healing Monastics are an integral part of the Church and should not be seen as independent of the Church Universal. Monks are bound by the same Gospel as other Christians and need to avail themselves to the missionary and pastoral needs of the Church, as

The pacemaker was successfully implanted. After two hours in surgery I was taken to recovery, where I was informed I had to lay I my back for at least four hours. It will have been at least 24 hours before I have a meal. Thank you for your prayers. With

Prayer Request I’m being admitted to Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus in Seattle Monday morning for a cardioablation and pacemaker implant. Please keep this sinful old monk in your prayers. My blog articles will continue, if it please God, on Wednesday of this week. With love in Christ, Abbot

True Peace is the Way of the Cross In an age that seems to be forever witnessing wars between nations, and civil wars within nations, peace seems to be something that is about as possible as the alchemy that would turn metal into gold. Peacemakers struggle to find peaceful solutions

Church As Hospital Of The Soul Our Orthodox Faith defines sin as an illness that is in need of healing, not as a crime that requires punishment. The Church is a hospital for the soul whose therapists (priests) first sought therapy and then became therapists. As a healing institution the

The Link Between Repentance and Humility In an age when “self-focus” is the rule of the day, and where the ego seems to reign, it is hard for people to see the value of humility. Many people, from politicians to rock stars, seem to climb the ladder of success by