“Free advice is worth every penny you pay for it!” With that, the old man proceeded to share with me some pearls of wisdom that I remember to this day.
Isn’t it…
Everybody seems to have the same dream at one time or another. For me, it was a dream where I had a big presentation in front of a large crowd,…
The Orthodox Faith is not merely a behavioral modification philosophy but a Way of Life that transforms. The Faith teaches us that it is our desires that will determine our…
One of Rembrandt's classic paintings is called "The Raising of the Cross" and in this painting of the people raising the Cross where Christ is already nailed, is the picture…
It’s a paradox. A paradox is a concept that we humans, especially we humans shaped and formed by post-Enlightenment secularism, have a hard time grasping. Paradox makes us uncomfortable. It feels like…
I love a line from the Paraklesis to our parish saints, Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene: "We entreat you, O Martyr of Christ, who with Nicholas and Irene for His…
I’m my own worst enemy. The reason for this is that my ability to either delude myself or to overreact is so “normal” to me that it is really hard…
“All is gift.” This phrase captures both the simple and profound message that embodies the mystery of living a Eucharistic life. You may ask “What does that mean?” And I…
On this Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, we are once again invited to prepare our lives for the Arena of the Virtues called Great Lent. The whole point…
“Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way! I can’t wait to look in the mirror, 'cause I get better lookin' each day.” Hilarious, right?…