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by Fr. George Morelli A common human experience is that when one is absorbed in work or activity that one deems worthwhile, time seems to fly; one is often so deep in concentrated focus as to 'forget about self;' the opposite of this is the experience of listlessness. On a purely human level we could consider the words of Hindu teacher Gandhi regarding such absorbing work: ".. . finding satisfaction in work is our best hope for happiness in … [Read more...]
by Fr. George Morelli There is no doubt that most readers have heard the aphorism: 'money is the root of all evils.’ This apothegm is actually a popularization of St. Paul's instruction to St. Timothy (1Tim 6: 10): “For the love of money is a root of all of evils. . . .” Of course, there is much wisdom in this teaching. However, we must consider that there is a vice that precedes and nourishes this 'root' of money, and all the … [Read more...]
by Fr. George Morelli This excellent article was first published on Orthodoxytoday.org, where much of Fr. Morelli's writings appear. We offer to our overworked, underpaid, and often exhausted brethren, in the hopes that they may be refreshed who are weary in well-doing. It is placed under 'Sermon Resources' because - and I want to be quite clear about this - the healthy preacher is the greatest sermon resource of all. God bless you, brothers. … [Read more...]
by Fr. George Morelli What to Do When One's "Truth" Does Not Match the "Others'" Truth ““Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Every one who is of the truth hears my voice."” (Jn 18: 37) “If silence is more necessary even during conversation about good matters, how much more so in … [Read more...]
Implications for Orthodox Psycho-Theology by Fr. George Morelli In this essay, Fr. Morelli masterfully expresses the depth of Incarnational theology - the teaching of Orthodox Christianity about God, man, and spiritual reality - and the dangers of departing, even apparently, from its foundational truth. We are approaching the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the feast of the Incarnation, making this essay essential reading, in my opinion, … [Read more...]
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