by St. John MaximovitchWhen the Lord had finished the Mystical Supper with His disciples and given them His Instructions, He went with them to the Mount of Olives. On the way He continued His final teachings, after which He addressed the Heavenly Father with a prayer for His disciples and those who … [Read more...]
On the Fifth Sunday of Lent
by St. Ignatius BrianchaninovA reminder about wrapping up Lent.Prayer is good with fasting and alms (Tob. 12:8),[1]said the Archangel Raphael to Tobit. Such a great work is fasting! It is good, it is the only door through which sinners can depart from their fleshly state and enter into the saving … [Read more...]
Reduce Stress: Live the Liturgical Cycles
When Lenten stress and fatigue is dogging you, the Church has the answer, and it is right in front of you.by Deacon Charles JoinerModern life is full of stress and busyness. We have many worries and find it difficult to cope with all that comes our way. This is the modern normal. How can you break … [Read more...]