OrthodoxyLifeLent Contemplations : Pray for the Ukrainian PeopleIn this time of Lent, we must abstain and leave behind our old ways to grow closer to Christ, to train well for the marathon, leading up…3 min read·Mar 9, 2022----
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #8 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)I decided to take a break from Fr. Peter Heers’ compilation of Paisios’ insights in order to write here about my own discovery and findings…3 min read·Mar 6, 2022----
OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 3A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.2 min read·Mar 2, 2022----
OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 2Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together…3 min read·Mar 1, 2022----
OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but…3 min read·Feb 28, 2022----
OrthodoxyLifeinPillars of TruthHoly Icons and the “Anti-Icons”I feel the need to address Icons, since so many people are harsh in their criticisms towards icons and they are so radically opposed to…7 min read·Nov 23, 2021----
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #7 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)IF we work to correct ourselves and look more intently towards our inner activity rather than our external, giving precedence to divine…3 min read·Aug 13, 2021----
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #6 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)WHEN someone takes seriously the struggle that must be carried out in this life, there is a divine flame in him. If this divine flame is…3 min read·Jun 22, 2021----
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #5 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)ELDER, sacrifice gives us joy. — Oh, what joy it brings! Nowadays people don’t savour this joy of sacrifice, that this is why they are…3 min read·Jun 18, 2021----