Walk Humbly With Your God 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 of the
Category: The Morning Offering
Love Kingdom Come Our liturgical rites and practices are not ends in themselves, but God-given vehicles by which we enter into a profound relationship with Him, Who is love. The very essence of our Christian faith is love because God Himself is love (1 John 4:8). Thus, our Christian morality,
Focus For Peace How often we allow our minds to search in all directions, wondering what we should be doing or where we should be going. It is better to focus in all humility on the task at hand and trust the Lord to bless our efforts. If we allow
Humbled When we first become aware that someone we know is suffering, we must begin to pray for them. We must pray with much sincerity, and with tears, knowing that our brother is being tormented, and is filled with despondency. As Christians, we must believe that intercessory pray, when spoken
To Die or Deny? The main reason Christianity spread so rapidly following the Resurrection of Christ was the power behind the resurrection. The truth of Christ’s resurrection empowered believers to joyfully embrace martyrdom, knowing that they would be joined in eternal bliss with their resurrected Saviour. Although their martyrdom would
No Admission Needed A desert father was told by one of his monks that he’d forgiven his brother who had wronged him. However, his brother would not admit to his own actions against him. The abbot told him that, in having forgiven his brother, it was he, himself, who
Endure The Lord does not allow anything to afflict us that we cannot endure. Whenever difficulties come our way, we only sin if we are unwilling to endure. Suffering is meant to be salvific, for the Holy Apostle Paul tells us, “God is faithful and will not allow us to
In Good Company We don’t like certain behavioral patterns that have become habitual, so we feel helpless in our attempt to change. Our growth as Christians is often fraught with failure, and we seem to find ourselves stuck. Our spiritual journey to God feels more like a treadmill, and
Shortly after my graduation from college, I moved to Portland, Oregon, and decided that I wanted to work out at a local weight lifting gym. After asking around, I discovered Laprinzi’s Gym, a Portland institution to this day. Laprinzi’s has always been known for having some of the best trainers,
Abbot Tryphon had tests yesterday that all came out well. I think it’s just a matter of time, God’s help, and his determination now. Pray that insurance will extend their coverage of the nursing facility. I will be requesting that today. -Fr. Martin