November 9, 2018 196 0 What Is the Most Suitable Time for Confession? The prayers and services of the Church demonstrate to us the need for regular, weekly Communion. Without it, we cannot expect to live our…
November 2, 2018 545 1 Some Thoughts on Kneeling in Church on Sundays I have a question about something I’ve been thinking about for a while. I’ve read that the Church canons say that you are not…
October 11, 2018 121 0 Asking about Everyting: How We Should Answer Childern’s Questions about Spiritual Life “After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard Him were…
October 3, 2018 234 0 10 Pieces of Advice for Those Who Consider Themselves Christians 1. Know your faith and know how to explain why we confess Orthodox Christianity. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always…
September 28, 2018 2032 0 Can I Wear а Medallion Instead of the Cross and Why? Medallions, pendants, and bracelets with images of the saints: there are so many products in some church stores! How should we treat them? Shall…
August 22, 2018 221 0 10 Simple Tips for New Believers in Orthodoxy Quite often, it seems to us that our questions and doubts have no answer; that they destroy the image of the world that the…
August 14, 2018 74 1 Some Words of Advice about Prayer Prayer requires a certain longing of the heart. Certainly discipline is involved; but, and this is merely my opinion, forcing yourself to say prayers…
August 12, 2018 232 0 Practical Advice on How to Avoid Lust In the Orthodox Church, there is a battle chest available, providing us with practical ways to resist sin and to actually defeat it. We…
August 5, 2018 198 0 3 Steps of Becoming an Orthodox Christian So, you’re exploring the idea of joining the Orthodox Church? Relax! It is a joyful and well worn path, with many souls who…
May 14, 2018 4603 1 7 Suggestions On How to Find a Spiritual Father 1. Remember about the words of St. Simeon the New Theologian: “The one who is looking for a spiritual father should look for a…