What does the Lord require of us? As we examine how we live our lives as Christians, we look to those who leave an impression of goodness, kindness, and humility, as examples of the person we would like to become. That saintly person, by their every example, exudes the humbleness
Category: The Morning Offering
The importance of the desert to the inner life The Russian word, “Poustinia”, means “desert”, and the importance of the poustinia to the inner life can not be dismissed. If we are to hear the voice of God speaking to us, we must listen to His silence. If we are
“There’s a war on today, a holy war…” Saint Paisios of Mount Athos We Christians must not surrender to the “mystery of iniquity” (cf. II Thess 2) that, in and of itself, has led to the disintegration of societies over the past several hundred years or so, that were traditionally
How do we keep our youth in the Church? We are living in an age that has witnessed changes on a massive scale as never before. The way we communicate has changed with the coming of the internet, with information available that would have required a library and advanced degrees
The one who is spiritually wealthy needs nothing more The spiritually wealthy person is someone who is happy with what they have and needs nothing more. The spiritually poor person is one who has everything but is never happy. The spiritually rich person is one who is always satisfied with
Do not adapt your faith to your life, but your life to the faith As Orthodox Christians we have no need of either fanaticism or bigotry to protect our faith. We who believe that Orthodoxy has the fullness of truth should not fear dialogue, because truth has never been endangered
Avoiding this present darkness For those who embrace the enjoyment of partying and entertainment, all in an attempt to avoid the hardships and life struggles that make great souls, they will have failed to embrace the essential element that makes this life journey salvific. They will have avoided their service
We must not react, but must be at peace Each day brings on new challenges regarding the health of your soul. Those moments when a family member or coworker makes a remark that are meant to anger you, are those times you need to guard your heart. When those around
Taste the presence of Christ within you We all need a good dose of silent prayer each and every day. Finding that perfect place in your home that can become your cave, or prayer closet, will afford you that sacred space where you can go deep into the heart and
The giving of ourselves over to depression There are times when we are tempted by what has been called the Noonday Demon, and we struggle with depression. It is during periods like this that depression can take on a life of it’s own, and we feel helpless and overwhelmed. Depression