How to Find Hope When you Face Mortality Earlier this evening I was listening to one of the last songs recorded by Johnny Cash, probably the best country western singer of all time. The line in his song, “put me in my box on the 309”, is coming from a
Please join us for the 25th Annual Monastery Pilgrimage The profession of a monk is that of prayer and his essential social service to the world. With love in Christ, Abbot Tryphon Monk Ignatius Abbot Tryphon Father Ignatius and Father Tryphon enjoying an outing on Lake Saint Clair. (click photos to
I want to thank all of you who’ve been able to give financial support to the monastery, and again ask those who can not afford to help us with donations to please pray for our holy brotherhood. By your holy prayers, and with the help of Almighty God, we will
On July 20th I posted an appeal for funds, explaining that the monastery is in dire straights, and asking for help. I want to thank all of you who’ve been able to help, and ask those who can not afford to help us financially to please pray for the monastery.
THAN EVIL In Remembrance of the Norwegian Tragedy The Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle’s Norwegian neighborhood of Ballard was the site for a Vigil of Remembrance service last night. The following was recited in unison by the assembled mourners as part of a litany. Goodness is stronger than evil; love
Reader Vincent Rossi of Santa Rosa, CA spent a week with us. LIVING A CHRISTIAN LIFE TAKES EFFORT The scriptures tell us that we must seek first the Kingdom of Heaven. Being successful in business or raising well behaved children are not on the top of the list. Rising to
of Norway His Majesty King Harald V of Norway Your Majesty! With sorrow I learned of the terrible terrorist attacks in the capital of Norway, as well as on the island of Utoeya. Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of all the faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church,
Our Only Enemy is the Devil Himself As most of you already know, a horrendous tragedy has taken place in Norway, land of my forefathers. At last count, over ninety people have been murdered in cold blood, most of them mere children. Reports are in that many were tricked into
Sunrise over the Monastery Bishops and Priests are to be Servants to Their People It is a tragic mistake for clergy to think they are superior to their people, for their effectiveness in ministry is negatively impacted by such thinking. The honor given to bishops and priests, most notably in
The Temple at Dawn’s First Light Situation Ethics versus Biblical Morality Situation ethics has become the norm for our times, having replaced the biblical ethics of past generations. In situation ethics as long as no one is hurt one can do as one pleases. Taking drugs, watching pornography and aborting