August 30, 2019 248 0 The Role of Men I was delighted to be asked to write about the “Role of Men,” because I’ve read so many articles by men about the role…
August 24, 2019 193 0 What Is Love? “I love your new SUV!” “I love this restaurant!” “I love that movie’s soundtrack.” Countless times, I have expressed these types of sentiments. Perhaps…
August 3, 2019 208 0 How to Bring Harmony to Relationships: Wise Advice from the Song of Songs How beautiful Apostle Paul’s words about love are! Love that shows the path to perfection, to love that can elevate you over everything insignificant…
July 19, 2019 469 1 How to Find “The One” or What an Ideal Marriage Is Question: What Should I Do, if I Have Not yet Met that Special Someone? Answer: What do Orthodox Christians usually advise those who strongly…
June 1, 2018 123 0 The Interrelation of Eucharist and Marriage: The Mission of the Parish in Forming Communicants and Spouses in Holiness Eucharist and holy matrimony are foundational practices of the Orthodox Church, obviously celebrated with great frequency. Unfortunately, many communicants and spouses do not perceive…
November 8, 2017 352 0 Deciding to Enter into Marriage: the Spiritual Foundation of a Family Why is it necessary to get crowned in the Church? What is the symbolism of the rings and crowns? Why do the bride and…
November 1, 2017 159 0 Deciding to Enter into Marriage: the First Year of Marriage What helps to overcome difficulties in the first year of marriage? What habits should become the norm? Is it worth it to fear conflicts?…
October 25, 2017 222 0 Deciding to Enter into Marriage: Relationships Before Marriage Why is the candy and flowers phase of a relationship so important? What qualities are necessary for a future spouse—husband and wife? What…
October 6, 2017 1992 6 What Exactly Does the Orthodox Church Teach about Sexual Relations? American Orthodox Christians find themselves at the beginning of the 21st century encompassed by a cultural milieu that is post-Christian, secular, and foreign…