Created with Freewill One of the primary differences between Islam and Christianity has to do with the basic view of the nature of God. Islam teaches total surrender to a God who demands submission. There is no invitation to enter into a relationship, freely, nor is there room for an
Let us not Judge our Neighbor If we dare to judge our neighbor, we will bring judgement down upon ourselves, for the sins by which we censure our neighbor, are our own sins. With love in Christ, Abbot Tryphon Monday March 26, 2012 Fifth Week of the Great Lent. Tone
Holy Virgin Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Your Support of the Monastery is Greatly Appreciated On behalf of the holy brotherhood, I want to thank all of you who have been donating towards the support of the monastery, either through PayPal, or by mail. These are difficult economic times for everyone,
Living Our Lives in Total Commitment Christianity is a religion of asceticism, instructing us to store up our treasures in heaven, where the benefits have eternal value. Throughout the New Testament we read of the importance of struggle, where focus on the acquisition of a humble and contrite heart is
Draw nigh to God While pumping gas in Seattle, recently, I had a man who was on the opposite side of the pumps, ask me how one could begin a relationship with God. Within about four minutes of pumping gas in our own cars, he said he’d really like to
Being Sensitive to Other Peoples Crosses We humans are an odd species. We are capable of great sensitivity and compassion, yet can also be capable of much cruelty. The outpouring of aid and support received by Japanese citizens, following the terrible earthquake and tsunami that caused untold suffering, and great
Loving God in Happiness and in Unhappiness If we abandon ourselves to God, and allow Him to make His dwelling place in our heart, we will be filled with love, and our joy will know no bounds. In good health, and in sickness, we will know the love of God.
“And do not be called teachers” “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts
My longtime friend, Hieromonk Mark Our Home Grown Philanthropic Selves As any history buff knows, these times we are living in can sometimes seem like reruns. News reports are filled with stories of wars, disasters, dictators, attacks on the innocent, increased crime, and the ever present persecution of Christians in
Patriarch of Coptic Church, Dead at 88 It was with great sadness that I heard the news of the death of His Holiness Pope Shenouda, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. I had the great honor of sitting next to him, many years ago, during a banquet given in his