Is arguing theology worth it?
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years discussing theology and have recently concluded… there is no point. Orthodox means ‘right beliefs’, but right beliefs don’t necessarily translate into Read more…
Hatred
I do enjoy going to films, I am a Marvel and Star Wars fan, after all. But recently I’ve become more uncomfortable sitting through a movie and not just because Read more…
Transfiguration
I enjoyed the film The Matrix (the original not the sequels). The concept that reality is not what we think it is appeals to me. The TV series, Stranger Things Read more…
Perfection
All my life, I’ve been pushed towards perfection, to be the perfect daughter, the perfect wife, the perfect mother. I see articles about creating the perfect holiday meal or the Read more…
Stewardship
Back when I was single and had only myself to worry about, I was introduced to a fuller understanding of stewardship. I had always equated stewardship with tithing, giving to Read more…
Christ Crucified
I’ve often heard the phrase, ‘when life gets back to normal’. I’ve said it myself over the years. After a move, or some major change, I always had my eye Read more…
Fr. Michael Oleska: Speaking in Cranbrook 2019
Fr. Michael Oleska will be speaking on Cross cultural communication, the connections between Traditional Native spirituality and Orthodox Theology, Native storytelling and the Christian message, and Orthodox missionary work in Read more…
ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN TIKHON PASCHA 2019
ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN TIKHON PASCHA 2019 To the Venerable Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, Monastics, Distinguished Stewards, and the entire family of the Orthodox Church in America: CHRIST IS Read more…
Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople The Paschal Sermon
Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople The Paschal Sermon Pascha The Catechetical Sermon of St. John Chrysostom is read during Matins of Pascha. If any man be devout and love Read more…
The sacraments Baptism and Charismation
The sacraments of Baptism and Charismation are the initial sacraments which bring us entry into the Church. They are as fundamental to entering the Church, as is birth to life. Read more…