by C.S. Lewis "The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only - and that is to support the ultimate career. " Source: “Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis” (2006) … [Continue reading]
The Ultimate Career
On Cassocks
by Elder Paisios - Geronda, there is this expression, “Is it really the cassock that makes the priest?” Well, think of two olive trees, one with leaves and the other without. Which one do you prefer? Once when I was at the Kalyvi of the Holy Cross, … [Continue reading]
A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes with a Laptop
By Cindi May Students who used longhand remembered more and had a deeper understanding of the material “More is better.”From the number of gigs in a cellular data plan to the horsepower in a pickup truck, this mantra is ubiquitous in American … [Continue reading]
What You Do Today
What you do today is important, because you are sacrificing a day of your life for it. … [Continue reading]
The Kinds of Spiritual Formation
by Fr. John A. Peck There are different kinds of spiritual formation, but these are related not to a different spirituality for each, but differing degrees and intensities focused on. Just a reminder, from the last article, formation is what trains … [Continue reading]
What is Christian Formation?
by Fr. John A. Peck Among the laments of clergy today, both Orthodox and heterodox, is the lack of spiritual formation among Christians. Those who are 'believers', church goers, even regular attenders at services and Bible studies seem, more and … [Continue reading]
Preparing for the Underground Church
By Pastor Richard Wurmbrand You may have heard of this pastor. This is relevant to the Church right now. Christian pastors must learn what an underground church looks like and what it does. I spoke with a bishop in Britain for an hour or so about … [Continue reading]
Remind Yourself
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. - John G. Shedd"the greatest merchant in the United States" … [Continue reading]
Preparedness Month 2014
by Fr. John A. PeckNational Preparedness Month is almost upon us, and in light of that, I thought a quick look at why being prepared makes sense, and can, in fact, be a fun activity for yourself and your family. Why should you do it at all?Let's … [Continue reading]
Will Putin Destroy Communist Buildings In Russia, And Replace Them With Monasteries?
By Theodore Shoebat The title is misleading. The Communist buildings were built upon monastery churches that the communists demolished in 1929-30. Restoration is what is being suggested! Putin has suggested removing two old Kremlin buildings that … [Continue reading]