Faith • Grief • History • Hope
Faith • Grief • History • Hope
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 confesses them humbly. Rule of St. Benedict Traditionally, a young monk…
The fourth step of humility is that in this obedience, under difficult, unfavorable, or even unjust conditions, his heart quietly embraces suffering and endures it without weakening or seeking escape. Rule of St. Benedict The practice of the fourth step…
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 became obedient to the point of death.” (Phil 2:8) Rule of…
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 that saying of the Lord: I have come not to…
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 commanded, keeping in mind that all who despise God will burn…
A very devout Orthodox person left a comment on the posting about the priest being dismissed by +Philip. The picture on the header of this blog is an old one and I do need to have it replaced, but I…
Imagine that there is nothing else in front of your eyes – as though you were not among mankind – because you are seeing nothing else but God, for God is the entire reason for your way of life. John…
I have changed the subject of this article from the Evangelical Counsels to Monastic Vows. The Evangelical Counsels consist of poverty, chastity, and obedience. A forth vow is somewhat unique to monastic life. All Orthodox Monks take this, but I…
“Will you preserve, even unto death, obedience to the Igumen, and to all the Brethren in Christ?”With these words, asked by the bishop during the tonsure service, the new monk pledges that he or she will obey the Igumen and…
On Sunday, June 20th the parish community of St. Michael Orthodox Christian Church voted to found the St. Columba of Iona Orthodox Monastery on the grounds of the church. For more than a year, Fr. Peter Preble, the pastor of…