by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon St. Luke's account of Zacchaeus in the sycamore tree (19:1-10) is a story rich in spiritual reflection; preachers and Bible-readers, coming from a variety of backgrounds, have explored the narrative unto great profit … [Continue reading]
Advice from an Elder on Who to Vote For
I must have had this same conversation a thousand times. There is good criteria for Christians to vote, especially Orthodox Christians. Wisdom. Let us attend. Have you voted yet? Here is some advice from the Elder Paisios. When some people went to … [Continue reading]
Darkness in the Dark Continent
All religions are not the same, nor are they morally equivalent. Islam is bad, but if you thought Islam was alone in promoting evil, let this remind you that idolatry and human sacrifice of children, continues to this day. If you have not contributed … [Continue reading]
C.S. Lewis & Materialism
by John G. West “You say the materialist universe is ‘ugly,’” wrote C. S. Lewis to a young skeptic in 1950. “…If you are really a product of the materialistic universe, how is it you don’t feel at home there?” Nearly half-a-century later, … [Continue reading]
Because Black is Beautiful: Pulpit Freedom Sunday
See the picture above? These are American clergy gathered to confirm their commitment as a new "Black Robe Regiment." I see what I hope is an Orthodox clergyman in front. I'd love to know who it is and give them credit! Please read the following … [Continue reading]
Orthodox Christian Responsibility in the Public Arena
by Fr. John A. Peck This coming Sunday is Pulpit Freedom Sunday. I think it is a sad state of affairs that we should even need such a Sunday, but we do, primarily because Christians in America have avoided or ignored their responsibility to … [Continue reading]
Modesty Revisited
It is my hope that both men and women, and particularly parents, will take note of this important issue, and provide appropriate direction for their children. There is a reason the Orthodox Tradition prescribes certain practices, regarding modesty … [Continue reading]
The Crisis of Today, the Church of Tomorrow
A word from Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, circa 1970 From the crisis of today the Church of tomorrow will emerge—a Church that has lost much. It will become small and will have to start afresh more or less from the beginning. It will no longer be … [Continue reading]
On the Destruction of the Body by Fire
by Abbot Tryphon The first time I ever attended a funeral service where cremation of the body of the deceased had taken place was in Portland, Oregon, many years ago. An Episcopal priest friend had died and had requested his body be cremated. … [Continue reading]
Freedom & Liberty
And now a word from Col. Jeff Cooper It is an uphill struggle, but I wish that we could distinguish more carefully between freedom and liberty. These conditions are not the same, though they are certainly related. … [Continue reading]