February 4, 2026, holiness will always involve suffering, because the path to holiness is the path of the Cross: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9.23). What is different about the type of suffering that comes through voluntary[…]
On January 19th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the joyous Feast of Theophany. There is a wonderful tradition at our Convent: after the Theophany night service, we go to the Convent’s farmstead to plunge into the ice-cold water. After that, we drink hot tea and talk to each other. […]
February 2, 2026, the liturgical life of our mission parish continues to deepen. While we are not yet at a point where we can celebrate the full cycle of Nativity—unfortunately, we do not yet have the staff to include the Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil—we were blessed to celebrate the Royal Hours, Christmas Vigil,[…]
January 16, 2026, the Orthodox practice of spiritual fatherhood is one of the most important elements in the spiritual well-being of the faithful. It is also one of the most demanding responsibilities placed upon the clergy. I am convinced that, for the most part, our priests do a faithful and sincere job in this[…]
January 23, 2026, divine revelation in Christianity is founded on God’s own initiative to reveal Himself. God revealed Himself fully in Jesus Christ: “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9); “No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6); “I and the Father are one” (John 10:30). Yet this[…]
