Jul 28, 2012

The Way, through tests, introspection, and suffering, is hard and has many pitfalls. There is a strong temptation to look for happiness and consolation right from the beginning...

Jul 2, 2012

One day Abba Longinus (later abbot of Enaton) questioned Abba Lucius about three thoughts...

Feb 2, 2012

One woman is offended by the concept, and the other examines why it seems to attract and keep people.

Oct 20, 2011

These three spiritual principles, or disciplines, are really a summation of the Philokalia, the collection of Orthodox Christian spiritual wisdom. And they are disciplines every single one of us can practice, no matter where we are in life...

Oct 18, 2011

Christians cannot be distinguished from the rest of the human race by country or language or customs. They do not live in cities of their own; they do not use a peculiar form of speech; they do not follow an eccentric manner of life...

Oct 16, 2011

Cynicism was a school of ethical philosophy that provoked extremes of admiration but also hostility. It is interesting that the revival of interest in Cynicism coincided with the emergence of Christianity.

Jun 9, 2011

“I know with certainty that I believe in God and believe in Christ, but how does one learn to Love Him?”

Mar 27, 2011

Originally, askesis just meant athletic training: "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race set before us."

Jun 15, 2010

Our parish was founded about eleven years ago by a priest and a three families from California. We had inquirers' meetings in homes for a few months, then set up a chapel and began having daily services.

Dec 7, 2009

How to protect your ideas in a world where ideas spread? Don’t. Instead, spread them. Build a reputation as someone who creates great ideas.