Holiness Comes Only to Those Who Struggle Not an hour should pass without taking time to examine our heart, for the hour of judgement can come at any time, and we must be ready to give account to God for our life. There is no spiritual improvement if we do
Category: The Morning Offering
“The bee is more honored than other animals, not because she labors, but because she labors for others.” -St John Chrysostom
Giving Witness to Our Orthodox Faith Every Orthodox Christian wants their family and friends to attend Sunday Liturgies and stay active in the life of the Church throughout their lives. Yet many of us don’t demonstrate the importance of having a relationship with God in front of others. If we
Living Our Lives in Total Commitment Christianity is a religion of asceticism, instructing us to store up our treasures in heaven, where the benefits have eternal value. Throughout the New Testament we read of the importance of struggle, where focus on the acquisition of a humble and contrite heart is
Are you spiritual enough? #faith #christisrisen #JesusChrist
All we need for happiness is right in front of us It is easy to resist taking care of oneself if we run at full speed as though we are the only one who can get things done. We all need to set priorities, making sure we focus on Christ
Keep focused on the Resurrected One!
We Are Supported and Strengthened by our Fellowship in Christ In this age where secularism is on the rise, and materialism has become a major distraction from spiritual pursuits, Christian friendship has never been more important. The pursuit of personal fulfillment, entertainment, worldly pleasure, and the acquisition of material goods,
I want to love, but how can I endure the pain? #love #JesusChrist #orthodoxy
The Church Must Proclaim the Good News in all Humility and Love If she is true to herself, the Church acts with an authority that is grounded in love. She holds within her realm the authority to make her people the children of God. She has the authority to forgive,