Christ is both human and Divine When the Second Person of the Holy Trinity became incarnate, He took on Himself the entirety of human nature. From that moment on in Jesus Christ there were two natures, two minds, two wills, all united in the One Person of the One Christ.
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We Chrisitians are collectively united in Christ The Church Fathers saw Orthodoxy as a Way of Life, rather than a religion. Although the Church has many of the same attributes as religion, this does not mean she is herself a religious institution. Rather, she is a Hospital for the Soul,
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 (19 New Style). The Feast commemorates the Baptism of Christ and the divine revelation of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of
Do not turn to the right or to the left (Prov. 4:7) Evil is the sickness of the soul, for it deprives the soul of its own healthy nature, which is virtue. Virtues are in the middle between excess and laxness. It is the middle way that keeps us on
Children must be taught kindness at an early age More and more frequently we read about children taking their own lives, having reached a place where they would rather be dead, than live another hour suffering from bullying. Too often parents and teachers have ignored the problem of bullying, dismissing
Monasteries are therapeutic 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,
Remembrance of God is the foundation of all good things The importance of having a regular confessor can not be underestimated. Most of us find it uncomfortable to think upon our faults, failures, and sins, because we like to “feel good” about ourselves. We puff up our image around others,
Christ shows us that He obeys the law and came to fulfill it, not to abolish it The Feast of the Holy Nativity, the Feast of the Circumcision, and the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple, are three consecutive events that marked the beginning of Christ’s
All suffering is ultimately for our salvation God reigns over all, and He actively cares for us. We simply need to pay more attention to the truth of His presence in our lives. We need to see that the negative things we are witnessing are not, ultimately, about the truth