“Help me, O God, to put off all pretenses and find my true self.” ~Living Prayer, by Metropolitan Anthony Bloom When we enter into communion with one another in the life of the Church, we come broken, and far from the image and likeness that God intended when He created
Category: The Morning Offering
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We must turn our attention towards the needs of others When we turn our attention towards the needs of others our focus changes, and we are no longer consumed with self. In this turning of the heart towards those in need, we are turning our hearts to God. “Verily I
Sexuality, and the Christian’s struggle for purity Sins of a sexual nature are common among many people today. Much of the struggle is directly related to the fact that people do not take advantage of having a spiritual father. If you are your own guide the struggles with sexual passions
The transformational power of a Church unchanged In an age when many Christian denominations are trying to appear relevant and modern, I am finding that large numbers of people are drawn to the Ancient Faith by the beard and robe. I am constantly thanked for dressing as I do by
We are both Individually and Collectively part of Christ’s Body Over the years I have met people who have chosen not to join a church, choosing, rather, to “worship” at home. Some have convinced themselves church is a waste of time, and feel they can be close to God while
The difference between the two words is significant Although these two words have been considered to be synonyms, there is actually a major difference between the meanings, as interpreted by our Orthodox faith. Sympathy, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is “The feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone
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Further reflections on the spiritually unhealthy results of the pandemic While this Covid-19 lockdown that has forced everyone to keep social distance from one another, and, in my opinion, has gone beyond the ridiculous, one thing has become very clear, both to myself, and other Orthodox pastors, and that is
Entering a state of stillness before the Lord It is in keeping constant vigilance, guarding our senses, and living a life of repentance and self-reproach, that we can hope to gain control of our passions and enter into true communion with God. The basic element of such a life has