by St. John Chrysostom The love of husband and wife is the force that welds society together. Men will take up arms and even sacrifice their lives for the sake of this love. St. Paul would not speak so earnestly about this subject without serious reason; why else would he say, “Wives, be … [Read more...]
On How to Talk to the Heterodox
Father Silouan’s attitude towards those who differed from him was characterized by a sincere desire to see what was good in them, and not to offend them in anything they held sacred. He always remained himself, he was utterly convinced that “salvation lies in Christ-like humility,” and by virtue … [Read more...]
How To Win Over An Atheist
By St. Nikolai Velimirovich "For such is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men" (1 Peter 2:15). Brethren, it is difficult to argue with an atheist; it is difficult to talk with an unreasonable man; it is difficult to convince an embittered … [Read more...]