The Orthodox Faith
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Great and Holy Friday: Becoming Human in the Stature of Christ
View More…Christ’s death is not only a revelation; it is an invitation. He shows us the path, but He does not walk it for us. He opens the way, but He does not force us onto it. He gives His “Yes” to the Father’s will, but He waits for ours.
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Palm Sunday
View MoreWe will have struggles in our faith, our doubts, and anxiety, but especially this week we are reminded how we who confess to live as Christ lives in in us.
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Fifth Sunday of Great Lent
View MoreOver the next two weeks, we have some meaningful work ahead of us—work that requires a shift in how we approach life, along with a real commitment to focus and discipline. The final days of Lent are our chance to pause and reassess our journey, looking at our lives through the lens of faith. But this kind of reflection isn’t passive, it takes effort and intention. Christ teaches that the path to the kingdom of God is narrow, and it’s up to us to embrace that challenge, making conscious choices to walk that road with purpose.
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Fourth Sunday of Great Lent
View MoreThe father’s simple statement, “I believe, help my unbelief,” reveals to us that faith is a process, that faith is a relationship between us and God. And the reality is that in this fallen world this faith is constantly under attack. Belief, faith in God is not chiefly a mental affirmation of truths but foremost a trusting relationship.
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Through the Cross, Life Begins
View MoreThrough the cross we enter into weakness, ask for God’s mercy and follow God’s will through acts of love, mercy, and compassion. Without the cross and death, we are still in charge of our lives and not living in the new and eternal life promised by Christ.
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That You May Know: God Revealed in Mercy
View MoreSunday of Saint Gregory Palamas Mark 2:1-12 At that time, Jesus entered Capernaum, and it was reported that he was at home. And many were…
