October 14, 2022 Why Do Some of Christ’s Parables Involve Business? Several parables of Christ use examples from trade and commerce We heard one of them recently in our gospel reading on 2 October, the…
October 14, 2022 The Bright Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God The bright feast of the Protection of the Mother of God! It is a witness to us of the great glory with which the…
October 12, 2022 Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas Christmas brings magic to our homes. It fulfils our dreams and makes miracles happen. Gift-giving is our way to keep its magic and miracles…
October 11, 2022 The Story Behind the Jesus Prayer The Jesus Prayer is a treasure of the Holy Tradition of the Orthodox Church. It reaffirms in succinct form the two central tenets of…
October 10, 2022 My Miracle of Healing by the Prayers of Saint Sergius of Radonezh It happened to me in August 2006. I was on holiday at my summerhouse near Sergiev Posad, working on my novel “Last Link.” Unexpectedly,…
October 9, 2022 Saving the Honourable Head of Saint Sergius of Radonezh – a 20th Century Adventure The relics of saints are evocations of eternal life for believers and mysteries for scientists. Christians have collected them, often at risk to their…
October 4, 2022 The Church Condemns Usury. Is It a Sin, Then, to Own a Bank Deposit? Usury is a sin in the eyes of the church and also in the teachings of the Holy Scripture. The Bible condemns usury clearly…
September 30, 2022 If God Takes Away All That Is Dearest, He Gives Back Something Even More Precious for Humility. The Widow Who Founded the Monastery on Borodino Field The life of Margarita Tuchkova (Naryshkina) assures us that love never dies, but survives our most bitter losses. It shows us how overcoming grief…
September 28, 2022 Orthodox Clergy Club, Your Connection to Kindred Spirits We are pleased to announce a new online project – the Orthodox Clergy Club. It is an online hub where Orthodox clergy, monastics and…
September 27, 2022 Curious Facts about the Cross What Does the Image of a Cross with Branches Mean? At church, we can often see the image of the Cross of the Lord…
September 27, 2022 The Holy Cross, the Foundation and Centrepiece of God’s Truth Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. (Matthew 24:5) The church tradition tells us about a…
September 23, 2022 Marrying with Wisdom: Insights from the Holy Fathers Many have written extensively about marriage and family and offered some excellent advice. My aim is more modest. I will review some relevant thoughts…
