To be scorned, mocked and dismissed
Christ gave us the commandment to love others but did not make it a condition of salvation that they should love us. Indeed, we may be...
The Desert
"The desert must be a part of our daily living, for without entering into the desert of the heart, nothing can be gained. With the noise...
Trials
“The man who is not tested will be ignorant of the truth. Trials are an indisputable witness of God’s love and compassion for man,...
Theosis
According to Protopresbyter George Metallinos, Dean of the Athens University School of Theology, "For we Orthodox the unique and absolute...
Know Thyself
Know Yourself "Know who you really are We are all surrounded by fictional characters, persons who are the invention of filmmakers,...
Failing
If we find we’ve neglected our spiritual struggle, and acted with foolish abandon, we, in our weakness, must turn to God in repentance,...
Fight Evil with Good
"Be then indulgent, patient, and loving to those who live with you, and who also suffer from many passions; conquer every evil by good,...
The Church Militant
" The Church Militant, which is the Church of Christ here on this earth, is in the midst of a battle. Our enemy is not one of flesh and...
To struggle with Love
"The Lord told His disciples of the impossibility of loving God, Whom we have not seen, if we do not first love our neighbor. Making this...
I'm sick
"Each person must bear the weaknesses of others. Who is perfect? Who can boast that he has kept his heart undefiled? Hence, we are all...