HOLY SILENCE

Christ calls us to freedom: freedom from the work of demons within us, from the sins that hold us captive, from our own lack of faith. He frees us so that we may know Him as Lord, God, and Savior ... and so that we may know what His will is for us. These days we stand between two feasts, Pentecost and the Transfiguration. Both speak of God's presence: in us, around us, among us. Both tell us the same thing: we are not alone. God is within and without. And through the various

Confession helps you navigate life, love, sin, and salvation. Here's how: Read: The origin of the Sacrament of Confession is rooted in John 20:22-23 where Christ gives the Apostles the authority to forgive sins. In Orthodox theology and spirituality, Confession (also known as the Mystery or Sacrament of Repentance) is understood as a vital means of spiritual healing and reconciliation with God, self, and others. Keep in mind that confession is not merely a legal transaction.

Each week I send a short reflection to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Read: O Lord, on the holy day of Theophany (6 Jan), we stand in wonder at the banks of the Jordan, gazing upon the mystery of Your baptism. You who are without sin entered the waters, not to be cleansed, but to cleanse all creation. You who spoke the world into being, humbled Yourself beneath the hand of John, sanctifying the very waters that once covered the formless deep. And then

You have eyes that see and ears that hear. Use them! Experience the glory of God in your life by remembering that whatever is wrong in the world (and there is a lot!), God loves us, forgives us, leads us, and offers us eternity in the kingdom to come. So, seek peace by praising and serving God and treating one another with joy, forgiveness, mercy, hope, and love. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . If you can, please donate by clicking here .

God reveals Himself to us in a deeply personal way. He comes to us in love and invites us to love Him in return, to call upon Him, and to learn how to truly love ourselves and others. In other words, we are called to accept the divine invitation ... to spend our days praying for the wisdom to know His will ... to live it freely ... to joyfully help others encounter the Holy Spirit who is with us each and every day ... to seek eternity. If you have a question or a prayer reque

Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read : "Ever assailed in my soul by the storms of destructive passions and spirits, I set my hope of salvation on thee, the most good Paraclete, in that Thou art God" ( St. Maximos the Greek, A Canon to the Divine, Worshipful and All Holy Spirit, the Paraclete , Ode 1). Ponder: It is truly disappointing how badly our liv

We tend to take for granted that we are a people called to the heavenly kingdom by God through His love, mercy, joy, and desire for our salvation. Thus, we are reminded today to have faith in the Holy Trinity, to believe in Christ, and to seek the Holy Spirit. And this is how we live like we mean it: pray intimately with God every day in order to know His will, and to love and sacrifice for Him (and His people) with all our mind, all our heart, all our soul, and with every la

Each week I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. If you have a question or a prayer request, please reach out here . Read : I have "fallen into grievous perils ... I am... beset by perplexity ... and falling into diverse misfortunes ... like a boat upon the waves of the sea I am bestormed. O all-good Comforter, quickly rescue me from this grievous battering..." (Ode 6, "A Canon to the Holy Spirit" by St. Maximos the Greek). Ponder : Ar

Each Monday, I send a short email to help you deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit. It will include a quote, a brief reflection,...

"In the Holy Spirit is the cause of the salvation of all. When He blows on anyone as befits His nature, He quickly uplifts them from...