Theophany: The Feast of Humility
Theophany is the feast of God’s humility. Humility is not something normally associated with power. Powerful people and…
Reflections in Christ
Fire in the Desert
The Sunday before the Great Feast of the Theophany is dedicated to the work of John the Baptist (or Saint John…
The Nativity Icon: The Good News in line, form and color
During Catechumens class last weekend, I offered an explanation of the Icon of the Nativity. How beautiful it is that this…
Becoming “rich toward God”
“Take heed and beware of all covetousness; for a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). ...
Stewardship Part 6: Our offerings to God—and others
Over the past several weeks, we have discussed Scriptural giving in Genesis. As we know, salvation history begins properly with…
“Facing Forward” Part 5: What growing parishes share in common
Every parish is distinctive and unique. And while no two communities are alike, experience has shown that growing…
The Shining Glory of the Little Local Parish
Orthodoxy is known for its pomp—or rather, as our apologists and partisans like to say, for “its glorious worship.” We…
Redeeming the time
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are
Stewardship Part 5: “I will give a tenth to Thee”
As we continue our study of stewardship in the book of Genesis, we will take a look at Jacob, grandson of Abraham. Since Jacob…
Indulging not in food, but in giving thanks to the Lord!
A few years ago I ran across an op-ed piece in our newspaper titled “A Moveable Fast” by Elyssa East. Such a title in…