Understanding Meekness and Humility: A Spiritual Reflection
The concepts of meekness and humility are often misunderstood, particularly in a world that conflates humility with meekness and sees...
Embracing the Cross: Walking in Christ’s Footsteps
In an age where self-interest often reigns supreme, there’s a profound call that echoes from centuries past: the call to...
The Lord Allowed Himself to be Baptized
When John the Baptist saw Jesus approaching the Jordan River, he said to his disciples: “Behold the Lamb of God,...
Giving Thanks
In our modern world, where politics have become so divisive – not only here in America, but in our Russian/Ukrainian...
The Journey to God Begins with Commitment
Orthodoxy is a faith that demands full participation and deep commitment; otherwise, it becomes just another religion, devoid of salvific,...
Synaxis of Archangel Michael and the Heavenly Hosts
All the ranks of the Heavenly Powers are called angels. Each has its own name and position through the virtue...
Saints Peter & Paul Church Consecration
TO ALL OF OUR MOST REVEREND CLERGY, PARISHIONERS, AND FRIENDS By the Mercy of God and with the blessings of...
We Have Seen the True Light
Having observed the very deeply spiritual services of Holy Week and now celebrating the joyous days of the Bright Resurrection...
The Gift of Freedom of Choice
In a recent gospel reading (Luke 18:18–25), we heard of a wealthy prince who came to the Lord and asked...
The Real Purpose of Ascetic Practice: Mending the Heart
All the actions of asceticism—fasting, vigils, etc., have the single purpose of cleansing and healing the heart. Sadly, we often...