Fifth Step of Humility
The fifth step of humility is that a man does not conceal from his abbot any sinful thoughts entering his heart, to any wrongs committed in secret, but rather c...
Author: Fr. Peter
25 March ~ Feast of the Annunciation
A Young Girl Says Yes! Today we celebrate the feast of Annunciation to the Theotokos. On this day we remember the visit of the Angel Gabriel to a young girl nam...
Insulted
I will start by saying that I know people who are in public life need to have thick skin because we will be faced by comment and criticisms from all corners of ...
Fourth Step of Humility
The fourth step of humility is that in this obedience, under difficult, unfavorable, or even unjust conditions, his heart quietly embraces suffering and endures...
Third Step of Humility
The third step of humility is that a man submits to his superior in all obedience for the love of God, imitating the Lord of whom the Apostle says: “He be...
Situation in Libya
By now I am sure you have all heard of the US and other countries actions in Libya. Just this morning we learned of the first US plane that has crashed in...
Second Step of Humility
The second step of humility is that a man loves not his own will nor takes pleasure in the satisfaction of his desires; rather he shall imitate by his actions t...
Celtic Prayer for Spring
A sleeping world emerges to new possibilitiesWeakening winter’s icy grip And birdsong and bleating lambAnnounce to all the promiseThat in due seasonCreati...
First Step of Humility
The first step of humility is that a man keeps the fear of God always before his eyes and never forgets it. He must constantly remember everything God has...
2nd Sunday of Great Lent ~ St. Gregory Palamas
The Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas is the Second Sunday of Great Lent. It commemorates St. Gregory Palamas (+1359). It falls between the Sunday of Orthodoxy and ...