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We all need to set sensible priorities, making sure we pay attention to our health, our family, and our spiritual life. We must not let our life be so full of work that we don't allot time to focus on the things that bring us joy. We may think we don't have time to visit

Abbot Tryphon March 2, 2022 Christian Lifestyle, Orthodox Christianity, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Morning Offering, Nous

In an age that seems to be forever witnessing wars between nations, and civil wars within nations, peace seems to be something that is about as possible as the alchemy that would turn metal into gold. Peacemakers struggle to find peaceful solutions for the conflicts between nations, political parties, religions, neighbors, and even within families.

Abbot Tryphon March 1, 2022 Senior Contributors, Spirituality, World Politics

Morning Offering, Peace, Repentance

In the Sundays preceding Lent the church calendar presents to us images of God's mercy, love and forgiveness. The parable of the prodigal son and then immediately following this, the Last Judgement, we are reminded that God's mercy has compassion but judgment is coming. This is the time to seek His mercy, to repent, and

Father Spyridon February 28, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Praxis, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Repentance, Salvation, Video

A Reflection on Ukraine, America, Russia, and War

Many are worried now that some “hot war” actions have begun in Ukraine, understandably and rightly so. Yet, speaking first to my Orthodox brethren, most of all I assume in America, I would say, the current issues have spiritual roots. Have we as Orthodox not been at best fairly passive with regard to what has

Fr. Zechariah Lynch February 24, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, World Politics

Modern Issues, Orthodoxy in America, Orthodoxy in Ukraine, Ukraine

Some people abandon themselves to sin in order to cover up their lack of self esteem. In their need for intimacy and acceptance, they seek out worldly pleasures, thinking these will fill the void that has kept them from achieving happiness. In their desperate search for love, they are unable to form lasting friendships, and

Abbot Tryphon February 24, 2022 Christian Lifestyle, Orthodox Christianity, Praxis, Senior Contributors

Forgiveness, Lent, Mercy, Morning Offering, Passions, Pride, Reconciliation, Repentance, Self Esteem, Sin

Sometimes the only way to move forward is for us to commit to walking away from friendships that have kept us from growing, so we face the reality that perhaps it is time to leave those friendships behind. Back in the 1960’s I hung around with a group of friends in Berkeley, California, where we’d

Abbot Tryphon February 24, 2022 Christian Lifestyle, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Friendship, Morning Offering

When we take our eyes off our own failings, shortcomings, and sins, we notice the failings of others. As the sins of others get our attention, our focus turns away from our own struggles with the passions, and we begin to fall further into sin, our eyes having turned away from the Lord.

Abbot Tryphon February 23, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Praxis, Senior Contributors

Lent, Morning Offering, Passions, Sin

Many Evangelical protestants see Holy Tradition as standing in direct contrast to Scripture, as though Tradition is always relegated to “the traditions of men”. However, there are numerous references in the Bible to Holy Tradition.

Abbot Tryphon February 22, 2022 Apologetics, Orthodox Christianity, Senior Contributors, Theology

Holy Tradition, Morning Offering, Scripture, Sola Scriptura

Any good parent knows that he must love all his children equally. No favoritism should be displayed when raising children if we want them to know they are loved. Troubled children often get more attention from loving parents because mom and dad know this child is in greater need of parental support. One child might

Abbot Tryphon February 21, 2022 Christian Lifestyle, Orthodox Christianity, Prayer, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Family Life, Morning Offering, Parenting

On Wealth and Poverty is my second book by Saint John Chrysostom, a Church Father who is highly venerated in the Orthodox Church. It is difficult to find a set of his complete works so the best I can do is read booklets like this that are focused on a defined topic area.

Roosh Valizadeh February 20, 2022 Early Christian Writings , Orthodox Christianity

Book Review, Confession, Evangelism, Forgiveness, Greed, Passions, Poverty, Saint John Chrysostom, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering

We have moved from a period in which little Samuel said, “speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth,” to one in which we now say, “Listen, Lord, for thy servant speaketh.” Our American culture has become so enamored, even consumed, with the importance of “self” that we’ve made idols out of personal gain and fulfillment. Americans

Abbot Tryphon February 19, 2022 Christian Lifestyle, Culture, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Materialism, Moral Relativism, Morning Offering, Spiritual Warfare

There are so many ways in which we can fail to make spiritual progress. Fail to make any kind of progress in our spiritual lives. We can be lazy, we can fail to have attention on the things of our spiritual life. We can become so involved in worldly pursuits and pleasures that we become

Father Spyridon February 18, 2022 Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Demons, Humility, Passions, Pride, St Gregory Palomas, Video

God’s Revelation To The Human Heart is a slim volume authored by Fr. Seraphim Rose. It was gifted to me when I visited St. Herman’s Monastery in California, which was also founded by Fr. Rose. The book was a mere afterthought compared to the bulkier texts that were on my bookshelf, but it turned out to be one of

Roosh Valizadeh February 18, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Spirituality, Theology

Atheism, Book Review, Fr. Seraphim Rose, Miracles, Suffering

Depression is one of the plagues of the modern age, overtaking many with it's insidious poison, and ravaging many a life. The pain and suffering that comes with deep depression can infect those who surround the sufferer, for the depression of one person can spread like mold on stale bread. Psychiatrists are kept busy writing

Abbot Tryphon February 17, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Praxis, Spirituality

Depression, Despondency, Morning Offering

It is often the case that we fail to keep God's commandments and find ourselves despondent, unable to make progress in the battle over our sins. The same sins seem to constantly plague us. Despondency is our enemy, for it is the tool the demons use to keep us distracted from the goal. They want

Abbot Tryphon February 16, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Senior Contributors, Spiritual Disciplines, Spirituality

Morning Offering, Passions, Salvation

In this stream I am joined by Fr. Turbo Qualls to discuss our experience with occultism, the nature of magic, the saving grace of Orthodox Christianity, and the life of the Saints as role models in our fight against darkness. Make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. God bless

David Patrick Harry Father Turbo Qualls February 16, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Senior Contributors, Spirituality

Divination, New Age, Occultism, Spiritual Warfare, Video

The Jesus Prayer, also known as the Prayer of the Heart, is the central prayer for monastics. One of the early desert fathers, Saint Macarius the Great, said of the phrase from the Psalms, “The meditation of my heart is in your sight”, “There is no other perfect meditation than the saving and blessed Name

Abbot Tryphon February 15, 2022 Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Spirituality

Jesus Prayer, Morning Offering

Eastern Orthodoxy vs Nietzscheanism Debate with Uberboyo

In this stream I am joined by Uberboyo to debate what is more unconscious, Orthodox Christianity or the philosophy of Nietzsche? Promise to be a good one. Make sure to check it out and let me know what you think. God bless

David Patrick Harry February 12, 2022 Apologetics

Debate, Nietzsche, Video

The Lord instructed the children of Israel through the prophet Moses, “I set before you today life and death, good and evil. If you hear the commandments of the Lord your God I have commanded you today, to love the Lord your God, and walk in His ways, and keep His ordinances and judgments, you shall

Fr. Zechariah Lynch February 12, 2022 Orthodox Christianity, Praxis

Orthodoxy in America

At the Mystical Supper in the Upper Room Jesus gave a dramatically new meaning to the food and drink of the sacred meal. He identified Himself with the bread and wine: "Take, eat; this is my Body. Drink of it all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant" (Matthew 26:26-28).

Abbot Tryphon February 12, 2022 Sacramental Theology, Senior Contributors, Spirituality, Theology, Worship

Eucharist, Holy Spirit, Morning Offering, Salvation, St. Maximus the Confessor

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