November 5, 2021 Brethren of the Lord, Sons of Cleopas? Question: In the Explanation of Matthew by Theophylact, He describes Jesus’ “brothers” as the sons of Cleopas whom Joseph took in after his brother…
November 4, 2021 The Meaning of Virginity in the Early Christian Church The Holy Virgin Martyr Febronia suffered during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (284 – 305). She chose a life of virginity, dedicating…
November 3, 2021 Beauty in the Eyes of the Beholder Did you know everyone is like an icon, an image of God? This we often forget and do not give others their worth….
November 3, 2021 Come with Me to Mount Athos. Part 30 Part 29 St Nicholas of the Oyster and the “Ochi-ochi” Reaching the monastery, I felt a surge of fatigue, probably caused by the recent…
November 1, 2021 How is Fear Related to Faith Faith is a gift from God that has been planted is us like a seed. With faith everything is clear. There are no…
November 1, 2021 A Few Thoughts about Our Ancestry Luke 3: 23–4: 1; Ephesians 5: 20-26 “Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his work. He was the son (as was…
October 31, 2021 Building Well I’ve often heard converts who are preparing for Orthodox baptism say that as they get closer to the ceremony, life seems to get really…
October 29, 2021 Did God Create Evil? How an Unbelieving Professor Was Humbled This conversation refutes the views of those who believe that God created evil and who deny His goodness and righteousness on this premise. A…
October 28, 2021 “Why Does He Lie to Me?” A chubby woman with a round face came to me complaining, “Father, my son is a liar. Can you imagine that?” “He lies to…
October 27, 2021 Do All People Have a Guardian Angel or Only Those Who Have Been Baptised? Theologians have differed on this question. Most have held the view that a Guardian Angel is given to a person only in the sacrament…
October 27, 2021 Come with Me to Mount Athos. Part 29 Part 28 The Jungle, the Umbrella and the Prickly Pear Cacti Our backpacks “sighed” with their flaps and perched on our backs. Igor straightened…
October 25, 2021 Reincarnation VS Human Personality Ideas of reincarnation and transmigration of souls are very popular in modern culture. Reincarnation is widely understood as a form of personal immortality, presuming…
