by St. Maximus the ConfessorNothing created by God is evil. It is not food that is evil but gluttony, not the begetting of children but unchastity, not material things but avarice, not esteem but self-esteem. It is only the misuse of things that is evil, not the things themselves. … [Read more...]
The Song of the Sacraments
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonOur English word "time" bears a double burden, which in more sensible languages (like Italian) is carried by two different nouns. Thus, our "time" can mean a point in time: an instance or event (Italian volta). Our English "time" can also mean something fluid: a passage … [Read more...]
One Ascetic Woman
by St. Ambrose of OptinaOne ascetic woman was besieged for a long time with unclean thoughts. When the Lord came and cast them away from her, she called to Him: ‘Where were you before now, O my sweet Jesus?’ The Lord answered: ‘I was in your heart.’ She said then: ‘How could that be? For my heart was … [Read more...]
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