Suffering and Transfiguration
“Our human origins and our destiny were restored and modeled by Jesus Christ in moments such as His Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor. But it...
Loneliness
“We know intuitively that loneliness and being alone are not the same thing. Solitude can be lovely. Crowded parties can be agony. We...
God's Will and Discernment/Willingness
“Presumably we, too, desire to do the will of God. Two issues face us when we seek to conform to the will of God. The first is...
Deep Things of God
“Reading Scripture regularly leads us deeper into the ways of Lord, so that we may acquire His perspective on the activities of the...
Wisdom
“People who have the sort of mind that sees only one side to every question tend towards vigorous action. They succeed in everything they...
Crucifixion and Resurrection
“The Resurrection was made possible only because of the crucifixion. An earthly death was required in order for the Resurrection to...
Willingness
“If you would enter into the mystery, then, like Christ Himself, you must become small, weak, poor, misunderstood, and willing to be...
Theosis/Union with God
“Our quest for communion with the everlasting God reorients our vision, directing it toward the eternal destiny of all mankind. We...
Self-Interest
“There is no doubt that people will act in their own self-interest. It is inherent in sin.” (Father Stephen Freeman) “Power and...
Love and Action/Will
"Love is a choice, a choice we must go on making for the rest of our lives. To love is not to act on instinct but to set before ourselves...