Our Enemy is not of Flesh and Blood The Church Militant, which is the Church of Christ here on this earth, is in the midst of a battle. Our enemy is not one of flesh and blood, but one of darkness and evil. The survival of humankind is not dependent
The Kingdom of Heaven within you must be lived out. https://www.brighteon.com/484d32e8-2265-4ebc-8fe3-d69313ca9947
The Opposite of Anger is not Permissiveness There are times when distancing ourselves from someone who is angry is necessary. There is absolutely no good reason for us to move towards another, when they are being abusive. For the wife of an abuser to remain in danger, in an attempt
Faith is out of fashion, but love never fails.
The Healing We Seek is to be Found Within the Church At one time I was a psychotherapist in private practice, and teaching in a small college. It became increasingly difficult for me, facing, as I did, the behavior of some of my fellow professors, and I worried I’d become
Why all the suffering, God? https://www.brighteon.com/6384f338-4ddc-4859-8a46-17b7c580ddc8
When Despondency Seizes Us The renowned 19th century Russian saint, Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833), said of himself, “I don’t know anything”. These words were remarkable coming from a hermit who was the most sought after spiritual adviser of his age, with even the Tsar seeking out his counsel. Yet Saint
How can we bring children into this fallen world? https://www.brighteon.com/36c3ed40-e673-4780-a5de-3bb3a7931fb9
Opening the Doors to Repentance In the Orthodox Church, the seal of confession is absolute, and there is no situation that will allow for the revelation of anything said in confession. That said, if there is a case in which a priest hears a very serious confession, one that could
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