-Do you confess, do you go to confession? – I, Father, consider these things as formalities. – Ah, no! These are like the central brick of the dome, […]
He gave us the power
God has given us the power, if we want it, to forgive each other’s sins. And yes, you do not have the ability to have mercy on your […]
Saint Kosmas the Aetolian as a Missionary Part 1
1. Introduction. A holy anniversary has recently been celebrated in Greece: this past 24th of August marked the passage of 180 years from the very day on which a […]
You choose
God does not punish, man punishes himself by turning away from God. It is, so to speak: Here water, there fire. I am free to choose, I put […]
There is always something to give
No one can say, “I am poor and have nothing to give”. For even if you cannot give, as those rich men who put their gifts forward, […]
The Passions that destroy your soul
There are no evils worse than the evils of anger, disobedience, pride, jealousy, condemnation, and hatred. These passions wither the soul, kill the mind, destroy intelligence and every […]
Mary’s departure from earth
Mary’s departure from earth According to the tradition of the Greek Orthodox church, the Dormition celebration is preceded by a two-week fast, referred to as the Dormition Fast, which […]
He does not interfere
When, in a fit of wild selfishness, we question God’s holy will and try to act contrary to it, He does not intervene to cut off our will. He […]
9th Sunday of Matthew (Jesus walks on the waters)
The disciples were ordinary men. But despite being close to Christ -seeing him, seeing the miracles he performed, and hearing his words- it was as though they were living in […]
Transfiguration of our Lord and Sanior Jesus Christ
When you struggle relying on your own abilities, thinking, “Yes, I may have flaws, may lack talents, may not be good enough, but, still, I will overcome this problem”, […]