“What began in Russia will end in America.” ~(Schema-hieromonk Elder Ignatius of Harbin Manchuria, August 3/16, 1958†) As an American I have clearly seen, over these past forty years or so, a secularization of our nation, with the end result that evil is taking root. Consequently, the American people are
How do we find God in an unbelieving world? God is a merciful God, quick to forgive, quick to show mercy, quick to embrace us when we turn to Him. In all of eternity our God chose to create humankind in His image and likeness, offering His creatures the opportunity
The similarities between the trainer and the spiritual father Just after my graduation from college I moved to Portland, Oregon, where I worked at various jobs, including waiting tables in an upscale restaurant (to this day, I’m a good tipper), a bartender in a small Irish pub (I’m mostly Scotish),
In surrendering we have victory over sin and death All that we have comes down from the Father of Lights. We should not become impatient, wanting more than we are ready to receive, for the Lord knows what is best for us. He measures His giving, according to our need,
How our soul differs from that of an animal The Orthodox Church teaches that animals have souls, although not the same as ours. When conceived, God bestows upon us the nous, which distinguishes us from animals. It is the nous that is the eye of the soul, intelligent and noetic,
We should always pray for our nation’s peace officers This Regional Training Seminar of the International Conference of Police Chaplains proved to be one of the most profitable of all I’ve attended over the past sixteen years. As startling as it is to hear, many more police officers die from
The priest must become like a funnel If a priest is truly to be an agent for grace, he must become like a funnel through which the Lord’s mercy can flow. That a priest has received the grace of ordination, if he does not attempt to live a life of
Courage and Faith verses Anxiety and Unease If we are easily offended, or lose our peace of mind when someone treats us badly, inner peace can not be attained. The Christian who lives his life with internal strife and worry edifies neither other Christians, nor does he reflect anything of
Manifesting God’s love in a troubled world I drove to Cannon Beach, Oregon, for the Northwest Regional Seminar of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. I’ve been coming to these conferences, held during the second week of February, for the past sixteen years. I am grateful to God for all
The place where we meet the Eternal God As a priest, I am a Servant of the Altar, and when I stand before the holy table I am bound together with every priest who has ever served, and with everyone who has laid down his life for Christ, as a