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May 2021

May 05, 2021

Uncreated Energies. Part Two: The Light of Truth

God, the unapproachable light of truth, draws us in; the more we engage the light,...

May 03, 2021

Uncreated Energies. Part One: The Light of God

The divine nature’s transcendence leads to all kinds of paradoxes for us when we try...

May 02, 2021

The Anointing of the Spirit

As Christians, we proclaim that Jesus is the Messiah. That is, he is the Christ,...

April 2021

April 30, 2021

Laugh At Evil

There is a rather humorous story written about Abba Pambo in the Sayings of the...

April 28, 2021

Signs, Symbols and Sacraments: Conclusion

(This is the second part of a two part series;  you can read part one...

April 26, 2021

Signs, Symbols and Sacraments: Part I

Signs, symbols, and figures. Often, one of these words implies the others, as can be...

April 25, 2021

Christ Heals Those Paralyzed By Sin

When Jesus rose from the dead,  he conquered and overcame the powers of sin, and...

April 22, 2021

Earth Day 2021

The story of Balaam should serve us all as a warning this Earth Day. Balaam,...

April 21, 2021

Christ In Many Forms

At the transfiguration, Jesus was not changed, but rather, Peter, James, and John were changed,...

April 19, 2021

We Must Not Condemn But Show Mercy

St. Paul, because he understood how Christ treated him with mercy and grace, forgiving him...

April 18, 2021

Social Constructs And The First Witnesses Of The Resurrection

According to tradition, but not mentioned in Scripture, the first person to witness the resurrected...

April 15, 2021

Police Must Be Held Accountable For Their Actions

Capital punishment, the state-sanctioned execution of a criminal after they have been convicted of a...

April 14, 2021

Christians Should Learn From The Jews

Jesus, talking to St. Photina, was clear: God had a special relationship, not only with...

April 12, 2021

Words, Systems And Truth

Language is constantly evolving. Words change their meaning over time. This is why  it is...

April 11, 2021

Faith and Doubt

Jesus’ disciples were shocked by his death. Their faith was shaken. All that they had...

April 09, 2021

Everything Is Not Normal

COVID19 continues to be a threat. The pandemic is not over. Why, then, are we...

April 07, 2021

Dogs Show Us The Way

“The same abbba [Xanthias] said, ‘A dog is better than I am, for he has...

April 05, 2021

Understanding The Eucharist

Many of us in modern society have lost our ability to appreciate or think in...

April 04, 2021

Christ Restores All Things

Christ is Risen! “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,...

April 01, 2021

The Tradition Of Foot Washing

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis, following the tradition established by his predecessors, practices an act...

March 2021

March 31, 2021

The Good Shall Be Revealed And Lifted Up

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you...

March 29, 2021

Grace, Theosis, And The Uncreated Energy Of God

“God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods...

March 28, 2021

Jesus Comes To Jerusalem: Jesus Comes To Us

Rejoice! “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know...

March 25, 2021

Florensky On The Church’s Blessing Of Love

Those who study Christian history should be able to see how the church, when it...

March 24, 2021

Two Kinds Of Grief

We are to rejoice in the Lord always. Even when we stumble and fall into...

March 22, 2021

Megethius And The Fires Of Hell

When we are new to the faith, or when we find our faith has become...

March 21, 2021

The Example Of St. Mary Of Egypt

Jesus Christ, the divine lover of humanity, serves as the high priest of the universe,...

March 19, 2021

Immanent And Economic Trinity

In God's engagement with history, God is revealed as a Trinity. This revelation, the way...

March 17, 2021

Women And Christian History

Ancient Christian history is filled with many remarkable women whose work and accomplishments were often...

March 15, 2021

Truth, Education, And Teaching Authority

Truth does not contradict truth, so long as the fullness of the truth remains the...

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