Abbot Tryphon and Hammi Hammi the Norwegian Forest Cat and His Norwegian Abbot Friend Soon after moving our monastery from a rental house and into the temporary quarters of an old trailer house, Hammi arrived. We startled each other midway between the foundations of what is now the library and
View of the Temple from the Gardens click on photos to enlarge Enlightenment Comes Only With Struggle There are those who promise spiritual enlightenment, and many gullible people who are willing to spend their money on such bogus offers. In an age of quick fixes and challenged attention spans, it
How to Fit the Workplace into Your Spiritual Life This blog was born out of an attempt on my part to aid a number of my spiritual children to begin their work day with a spiritual focus. I’d asked them to read the appointed Scripture readings for the Church’s liturgical
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,