But how can we possibly love everyone? We are instructed by Christ to love our neighbors as ourselves, and even to love our enemies. But there are always individuals who come into our lives that we find difficult to like, let alone love. Given this, how do we follow the
Category: The Morning Offering
God is with us in the intimacy of grief There are those moments that bring together whole communities in need of mourning together. During such times like these, we need to mourn. One of the most tremendously rewarding and challenging aspects of the priesthood is comforting people in their darkest
Our thoughts determine our lives “Our life depends on the kind of thoughts we nurture. If our thoughts are peaceful, calm, meek, and kind, then that is what our life is like. If our attention is turned to the circumstances in which we live, we are drawn into a whirlpool
The distraction of conspiracy theories It is spiritually destructive if we allow ourselves to be distracted by the delusions created by conspiracy theories. When we allow the thrall of conspiracy theories to fill us with fear, anxiety, and mental turmoil, we become distracted, and the peace of mind and heart
Pride, and the monks struggle for humility Struggling with his pride, the monk focuses on bringing his own will into conformity with the will of God, through monastic obedience. This obedience is not limited to obeying the directives of his abbot, but taking up a standard of humility that takes
Leif Eriksson was the first Orthodox Christian in America Most people are aware that the Norse explorer Leif Eriksson was the first European to reach America, some 500 years before Christopher Columbus, but very few know he arrived as part of a Christian mission. Fewer still realize Leif Eriksson was
When we complain we weaken our resolve If we are always complaining about how unfairly we are treated, we will have failed in our imitation of Christ, Who was abused by His enemies unto death. We should strive to reign with Our Lord by loving our enemies and never complain.
Sharing the Truth in a world devoid of hope If you wish to share the truth of the Orthodox Faith, and Christ Who is her head, you must give witness to the love of Christ by loving everyone. Without Christ, Orthodoxy is just another religion, devoid of the power to
Physical labor and spiritual labor The compartmentalization of the work week can wreak havoc on the inner life. It is easier to keep your prayers, spiritual reading, and focus on Christ, reserved for the weekend. Like so many, you struggle to keep spiritually grounded while at work. So many jobs
Coming soon: the Video Edition I am hoping to produce a once a week utube video for Ancient Faith Radio, but need video recording equipment that will provide the means of producing high quality videos and sound. It has been recommended that I get a Canon body ($999.00), Canon lens