Ideas
“In the contemporary world, secularism, neo-paganism, along with eastern spiritualities, abound in the market-place of ideas, confusing...
Love (Tangible)
“When Saint John introduces the reality of love (1 John 3) – God’s love for all men, our love for God, our love for others, our love for...
Process
“…“what does it mean to process something?” To process something means to have gained understanding and acceptance about any particular...
Paradox
“…A paradox, you probably already know, is a statement which is seemingly self-contradictory; a statement which appears to be false, but...
Laughter
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh (ὅτιγελάσετε).” (Lk 6: 21) Here is an oft forgotten, oft-neglected promise made by my...
Pleasing God
“The fundamental problem is the notion of “works.” It’s the belief that pleasing God is a matter of human effort. The harder one toils,...
"Ocean"
“The ocean of life is vast. Without the reliable compass of God’s word, we sail aimlessly. Only by the accident of grace – God’s gift,...
Language
“God speaks to the world largely in symbol and sacrament. The direct assault on reason is rarely effective…The heart is too often on...
Prayer Rule
“Regarding the matter of how much to pray, Fr. Thomas Hopko had a wise saying. He said to pray as much as you can, not as much as you...
Mutual
Quotes of the Day for November 17, 2020 – Thoughts on the importance of mutual support, love, and submission “…let each one examine his...