Complaining Weakens 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. Christ looked towards
A Grateful Heart is Fertile Ground When we strive to interact with members of our family, or with friends, coworkers, and all others, with respect, humility, and dignity, we lay the groundwork for the abundance of Grace needed to quicken our heart for the things of God. The soil is
Spiritual Work and Secular Work The compartmentalization of the work week can wreak havoc on the inner life. It is easier to keep our prayers, spiritual reading, and focus on Christ, reserved for the weekend. Like so many, we struggle to keep spiritually grounded while at work. So many jobs
His Holiness Patriarch Kirill addresses the Ukrainian situation On February 27, 2022, in his Primatial homily after the Liturgy at the Cathedral Church of Christ the Saviour, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia spoke about the events going on in Ukraine. In particular, His Holiness said: Today we also
Let Us Embrace the Great and Holy Lenten Fast As we begin the Great and Holy Fast, let us remember that our soul is immortal, and care must be given to ensure its health. Our bodies will die, yet we often give more attention to the health of our bodies,
He Who Lives According to the Will of God Has No Worries With all the troubles that are now befalling our world, many people find themselves worrying about the future. Bad economic times have made job stability a cause for concern, and rising inflation, together with empty grocery shelves and
If we refuse to love for fear of loss, we remain closed off from God There are those who fear commitment for fear of loss. They fear the other will either leave them, or be lost in death, so they remain aloof from any possible relationship. Some put on a
Sharing the Truth of Orthodoxy by Our Love 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 transform