When I gaze upon the still waters, I feel the breeze of your loving insistence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I hear the calm from your enveloping silence. When I gaze upon the still waters, I smell the incense of your everlasting persistence. When I gaze up on the still waters, I taste the love in your embracing sustenance. When I gaze upon the still waters, I see the light of your glistening countenance. How can this be, Through such a life? The Most Holy Trinity, One

I walk along the water’s edge, Aware that I live in liminal spaces. One foot seemingly on solid ground, Relying on what’s familiar....

In order for a person to serve others authentically, they must first be at peace with God and themselves. An icon of Moses at the Burning Bush

Pandemics, protests, storms, and stress, no matter what you are personally facing right now, please know in your heart that God is with you. He has never left you. You have left Him. Seek Him again. Or, rather, open yourself up to understand who He is and where He is and what He is doing. Unclench your fists. Relax your shoulders. Close your eyes. Sit. Take a deep breath. Breathe again. Breathe ever more deeply the third time. Recite the Jesus Prayer: "Lord, Jesus Christ, Son

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia approved texts of prayerful supplications in view of the threat of the spreading coronavirus infection. Prayer Read during the Spread of Devastating Pestilence Lord our God, enter not into judgment with Thy servants, and compass us about with protection from the devastating pestilence stirred up against us. O kind-hearted Lord Who art inclined toward benevolence, have compassion on us, Thy humble and unworthy servants, wh

You can help during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Pray for those who are sick and suffering. Here's a short and effective prayer you can use. "O Lord our God, the Physician of our souls and bodies, look down upon Thy servant (insert name), and cure him/her of all infirmities of the flesh, in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with Whom Thou art blessed, together with Thy Most Holy, gracious and life-giving Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen." - The Divine

With all of the fear and concern about COVID-19, we encourage you to pray for your recover using this beautiful prayer below. Remember, the Lord never abandons us. He is with us until the end of days (Matthew 28:20). "O Lord Jesus Christ our Savior, the Physician of our souls and bodies, Who didst become Man and suffer death on the cross for our salvation, and through Thy tender love and compassion didst heal all manner of sickness and affliction: do Thou, O Lord, visit me in

There can be any number of reasons that we feel susceptible to emotional harm. Whether we recall experiences of the past that have taught us not to trust or we're entering a new phase in life and don't yet feel grounded in it, we all find ourselves in a place of not feeling like we have the personal support we need to feel safe. Without pretending like this doesn't hurt, we also have to remember that our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds can deceive us. All balled up with pride,

"The silence of the soul is one of the mysteries of the coming age." - St. Isaac the Syrian, The Four Books of St. Isaac the Syrian,...