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
The Jesus Prayer and the Acquisition of Inner Peace The Jesus Prayer, also known as the Prayer of the Heart, is the central prayer for monastics. One of the early desert fathers, Saint Macarius the Great, said of the phrase from the Psalms, “The meditation of my heart is in
Interior of Protection of the Holy Virgin Monastery Church In Support of an American Monastery Many who read my postings assume that the monastery is supported by the Diocese. This is not the case. We rarely receive funds from either the Diocese or parishes within the diocese and are therefore
Our beloved friends from Seattle’s Ethiopian Cathedral If a priest is not himself filled with the Holy Spirit he will be unable to share him with others. A priest who is not humble and compassionate, and living in repentance will not be able to impart an authentic faith that is
Practicing the Virtues out of Love of GodLiving a life of virtue solely because we fear punishment is not true virtue. Virtue must come out of a love of God and a desire to please him. Love in Christ, Abbot Tryphon Monday July 18, 2011 6th Week after Pentecost. Tone