Monthly Archives: September 2010

By nature, man is changeable. Therefore, just as one who has fallen into the depths of vice and is enslaved to sin can turn to the good, so one who has been sealed with the Holy Spirit and filled with … Continue reading →

Did you ever try to find something even remotely Orthodox in your local superstore, gift shop, or bible book store? Chances are, you’ll find all manner of things purporting to be spiritual, religious, newfangled and Christian — though nary even … Continue reading →

On the day after celebrating the Birth of Mary, we remember her parents. Be glad, O barren one;Be glad, O aged Anna.You will conceive and give birthTo a wondrous child, a chosen one – As once did the aged Sarah,And … Continue reading →

The “4 years ago” part is found within the text (which is taken from a post from 2006).Glory to God for all things! This 16th century icon, the Korsun Mother, is taken from the Index of Early Christian and Byzantine … Continue reading →

Today, with so much reading, people end up like tape recorders, filling up their cassettes with superfluous matters. According to Abba Isaac, however, wisdom not based on righteous activity is a deposit of disgrace. You see, many who are interested … Continue reading →