Tomorrow we remember St. John of the Ladder. You've all seen the icon of ASt. John's vision. The faithful are climbing to Christ, while the angels are assisting their climb, the demons are trying to pull the faithful from the ladder.
It is no mistake that the Church calls us to remember this powerful image on…
Wisdom is a hard won virtue. But the valuable lessons earned are absolutely filled with life and peace! Notice a section of our readings from Proverbs this morning: "The simple believes everything, but the prudent looks where he is going. A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool throws off…
Listen to today's reading from the Prophet Isaiah: "Therefore thus says the Lord God: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. Also I will make justice the measuring line, And righteousness the plummet; The hail will sweep…
During Great Lent, the Church calls us to celebrate the Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts on Wednesdays and Fridays. So, today we are preparing our hearts to receive the Pre-sanctified Gifts this evening. Besides being a spiritual "boost" for us during the rigorous spiritual labors of Great Lent, the Pre-sanctified liturgy does something else. It…