It is the Triumphal Entry—not of an earthly king, but of the King of Glory. The crowds shout “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” They wave palms, symbols of victory, not yet knowing what kind of victory Christ will bring...

It takes time to overcome our habitual sins and to grow in Christ. 

St. John of the Ladder provides a beautiful metaphor for Christian spiritual life. 

 “He who trusts himself is led astray by the enemy." “Do not trust yourself until you die. Relying on oneself is a burden and a deceitful trap.” St. John of the Ladder

Many approach the Orthodox faith academically, reading, listening, and researching the Church's teachings and practices. This is fine as long as the weightier matter of prayerfulness and living faithfully is not neglected. Our priority should b...

The church services foster a culture of reverence that we should internalize and carry with us as we navigate the world.

As fallen human beings, we all need forgiveness; as Christians, we are all called to forgive as we are forgiven. Don't be surprised that broken people do broken things. 

We can be motivated by fear, but in the parable of the Prodigal Son, our Lord beautifully paints an image of God's intense love for us. 

Jesus tells us that persecution will come and that people will try to deceive us but that in the end, "not a hair of your head shall be lost." Our part is to be faithful and patient and to possess our souls.