Category Archives: Faith Reflections

Archbishop Hughes visited me while I was injured and in bed on two occasions. On each visit, he offered some advice that stuck in my head: It is important that we never waste suffering. Read more…

Once, in the midst of what I perceived to be some robust spiritual attacks against me, I opined to a holy mentor: “At times I wonder what good comes out of it all as I seem only to end these … Continue reading →

Great quote I happened on: “It is when we are at our darkest hour, when we can see no evidence that God loves us or that he is even there to listen to our prayers, much less answer them…and yet, … Continue reading →

“In your nature, eternal Godhead, I shall come to know my nature. And what is my nature, boundless Love? It is fire, because you are nothing but a fire of love. And you have given humankind a share in this … Continue reading →

You may find yourself hampered by someone who sows tares of despondency. He tries to prevent you from climbing to such heights of holiness by discouraging you with various thoughts. For instance, he will tell you that it is impossible … Continue reading →

By Guest Blogger Judy Nunez… Inner Exile I grew up teased.  Words weren’t softened then due to any sense of ‘correctness’…I was FAT.  Entering high school, I knew I would never be accepted by the popular girls.  Proud of my faith, I … Continue reading →

If you have some time to listen to an audio podcast, this NPR interview with Orthodox theologian Vigen Guroian on the joy of Easter in the garden is really worthwhile.

“God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk.” - Meister Eckhart As we celebrate the mystery of the Easter in these days, we yearn ever more ardently for the coming of the Messianic Spirit who comes … Continue reading →