The development of discernment is a central part of your formation as a Christian. Think of discernment as the ability to do critical thinking, but critical thinking that can actually…
"Being precedes doing!" I heard the phrase and thought to myself "I'm not sure I understand what that is supposed to mean?" And, as I listened to the speaker longer,…
St. John Chrysostom declares "Be ashamed when you sin, not when you repent." I can't tell you how many times I've had people confide in me that they don't go…
She looked at me after I'd shared my own struggles as a priest and a leader and she said "Well, father, you chose this life. So, there's no use in…
Soren Kierkegaard once said, "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." Frankly, I couldn't list all the times I wish…
“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…
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A hand reaches down into the water and saves someone drowning.
As uncomfortable as it may sound it’s just impossible for me to be saved. Of course, that begs the question…
I love what Mark Twain once said: "Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." Yep, I know what he means. I squirm…
What is the significance of the phrase "not made with hands?" We see this in our lesson today and we even see an Orthodox ikon of the same name. You…