When we are judged and maligned Within the life of the Church we sometimes see jealousy, envy, and slander taking center stage. The history of the Church is filled with sad occasions where brothers have heaped attacks on their brothers, with bishops conspiring against bishops, priests conspiring against priests, and
Not about a helpless baby given birth in a stable Those of us who observe the Julian Calendar have now completed the Nativity Fast, where we abstained from meat, eggs, dairy products, anger, envy and other habits, for the sake of promoting the discipline the soul. We are now joining
Let “my” will be done on earth and in heaven When we closely examine our hearts, we must see whether we are filled with a strong sense of self importance, or if we see ourselves as the least of all. If we think highly of ourselves, this sense of personal
You can better help your priest and bishop by understanding this one thing Parish priests feel pressures that are found in no other profession, yet the type of man who is generally drawn to the holy priesthood is one who is willing to take on this burden, for the sake of
Isolation and the Christian Life When people can be seen sitting in cafes with friends, while talking to someone else on a mobile phone, it is clear that we have become a people living together in isolation. Even in our spiritual lives we tend to be living in isolation. Many
Open wide the doors of the Church The subject came up among clergy of our diocese as to whether it was proper to allow a man to attend services while wearing an earring. The point, as it seems to me, is to make him feel welcomed enough to want to
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A new year, a new beginning Today we usher in a New Year, and with it a chance to recommit ourselves to working harder at making changes in our lives that will lead to spiritual growth. The Lord’s patience never runs out, so we always have the invitation to renew
Forgiveness is the cure for judgment, anger, and resentment Our Lord Jesus Christ told us: “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven (Luke 6:37).” In the Our Father, the very prayer given to His disciples
Joyfully sharing the Ancient Faith with the next generation I am basking in the presence of some of the most wonderful young people I’ve known. As one of the speakers for the Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s West Coast retreat, being held at Saint Nicholas Ranch in Dunlap, CA., I am spending