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St. Spyridon of Tremithius and the Light of Virtue

Roman Savchuk

In this brief episode from the Life of St. Spyridon, just as in other stories connected with his righteous service, the question is answered with particular force as to what language of faith Christians should use when addressing a world that has rejected Christ.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

How Deep is Our God Experience?

Fr. Silouan Benedict

These days most of us have a very weird and different understanding/ experience of who God is. While all our experiences could be worthwhile, it is not the end of your Spiritual Journey. There is more to Christ than you we even imagine.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Healing of the Ten Lepers

Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

The Gospel, all the Gospel is a gift of God to us, and although we are not continuously reminded of the need to be grateful, how can we not respond with gratitude to what the Gospel brings to us? God has so loved the world that He has given His only begotten Son that the world may be saved; and the Son has given Himself freely, in the sovereign freedom of His Divinity to us; no-one has taken His life from Him—these are His own words; He gave His life willingly, freely, that we may live.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

A Time For Miracles

Yuri Kishchuk

There is snow all around, and the alluring smell of oranges and sweets is in the air. Christmas and New Year are coming… People are thronging to the stores, buying gifts and food for themselves, their family and friends. In all this hustle-bustle not all remember that the Church is also preparing to meet its greatest winter festival, the Nativity of Christ.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Charity and Alms. From the Legacy of the Optina Elders

Olga Rozhneva

During the fast leading up to the Nativity of Christ, Christians are reminded once again of their duty to take a look around them and give what they can to relieve the needs of others. Here is some advice from the Optina Elders on almsgiving.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Why Sin Is Not A Moral Problem

Fr. Stephen Freeman

“Sin” is a word that is used frequently in a wrong manner. Thus when someone asks, “Is it a sin to do x,y, z?” what they mean is, “Is it against God’s rules to do x,y, z?” But this is incorrect.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Elder Ephraim of Arizona: On Slander & Condemnation

Elder Ephraim of Arizona

Slander is a great evil. Just as the little rudder steers the whole ship wherever it wants, likewise the tongue leads a person either to good or to evil.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

The Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-27)

Fr. James Blomeley

Understanding that kind of thought provides a way to approach the issue of wealth, and indeed, all of life. In his exchange with the rich young ruler, Jesus is not engaged in economic analysis, but instead in the diagnosis and treatment of souls.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

A Special Time To Work On Yourself

An Interview with Archpriest Alexei Kruglik

Dmitri Dementiev

The fast is a special time when a person ought to work on himself more. And not everyone, of course, is equal to this intensified work, and therefore—perhaps not right off—but sooner or later some kinds of trials begin.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

On Luke 13:10-17. Christ Still Loves Sinners

Rev. George Dimopoulos

Dear Brethren, God loves nothing more than He loves man, and hates nothing more than He hates hypocrisy. When our Blessed Savior, Jesus Christ, was here on earth, He was full of love and mercy toward all men; only towards the hypocrites did He appear harsh and demanding.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

An Orthodox Response to John Calvin on Icons: Icons and Idolatry

Gabe Martini

Are all religious depictions idolatry? This is a question that plagued the Roman Empire near the end of the eighth century, and again in the ninth.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

My Acquaintance with Elder Sophrony

Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)

Metropolitan Kallistos says that Elder Sophrony wanted his monastery to stay loyal to the tradition of Orthodoxy, but at the same time be open to the spirit of the world. He explains how monks in Essex Monastery practiced hospitality, and why Elder Sophrony wanted his monks be well-educated, so they could give proper guidance to those who asked for it.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

A Wonderful Family

This story was narrated by the mother of a Nun and it concerned her own family.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

The man who was a fool

Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is the story of a man who by all modern standards would be considered eminently successful. Yet Jesus called him a fool.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

“For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same?”

Hieromonk Alexis (Trader)

Loving those who love us may makes us feel good about them and about ourselves, but we should not deceive ourselves into thinking that therefore we are good Christians or virtuous people.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

From The Explanation of the Gospel of St. Luke by Blessed Theophylact, Archbishop of Ochrid and Bulgaria

We do not gain any rest, and it is clear from all the cares that come from our further efforts that we are piling up for ourselves only a great multitude of sins. Yet the foolish man says, I will pull down my barns, and build greater.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Elder Paisios: Defend the Christian Faith, the Family, the Church

Elder Paisios Agiorit

Today there are many who strive to corrupt everything: the family, the youth, the Church. In our day it’s a true witness to speak up for one’s people, for the state is waging war against divine law. It’s laws are directed against the Law of God.

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

During the Nativity Fast

Archpriest Victor Potapov

Why did we imagine that without Him, without communing of Him, we could live and accomplish anything? Why did we imagine that without communing of Christ, we could rid ourselves of our sins, of our sorrows and disappointments, of our despondency, our coarseness and despair? Why did we imagine that we could obey His commandment and love one another without communing of His Body, which is also His Church?

[English Edition / Homilies and Spiritual Instruction]

Let’s Get Physical

Fr. Stephen Freeman

We have a very strange relationship with our bodies. On the one hand, we spend large sums of money making them look good and we want them to feel good. We have bodies, but we are our minds.

[English Edition / Orthodoxy Around the World]

Let Us Give Thanks Unto the Lord!

Today is a special day for Americans, but it also provides us with a wonderful opportunity to remind Orthodox Christians around the world to give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endureth forever.

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