Self-certainty and despair are temptations as we contemplate the Ladder of Divine Ascent. 

Even the smallest "cross" can crush us without God's help. 

This is the second of two talks given by Archpriest Joseph Lucas at our 2026 Lenten retreat. Contemporary society constantly speaks about "love" but does not understand what it means to say that "God is love." Father Joseph Lucas wi...

On the Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas, Fr. Theophan speaks about the need for time spent in silent prayer (hesychasm), and how our time alone with God fills us with the grace we need for the pragmatic things of life.

This is the first of two talks given by Archpriest Joseph Lucas at our 2026 Lenten retreat. Contemporary society constantly speaks about "love" but does not understand what it means to say that "God is love." Father Joseph Lucas wil...

 The Orthodox Church has a rich tradition passed down to us to facilitate our encounter with Christ. 

 As Lent begins, the Church challenges us to reorient our lives and lay up treasures in Heaven. 

The world is a chaotic place, and it is easy to become trapped in the "pig pen." As Christians, we should train ourselves to turn to God at all times because we consistently need His help.

Jesus was tempted by Satan, we too will face temptations. May God give us the streght to resist the devil.

 Truth, spiritual growth, and development always come with resistance from the world, the flesh, and the devil.