Step four on St. John’s Ladder of Divine Ascent, as I began sharing with you in the last issue of the article, is the first of several fundamental virtues: obedience. The virtue of obedience is a state of mind, a … Continue reading
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In this article I will be looking at the basic theology (i.e., study of God) that serves as the foundation of our Church. It is the theology of the Eastern Church which is, I would suggest, different than that of … Continue reading
In this article I have been attempting to present what the Greek Fathers have said about the true goal of this earthly life. Personal transformation is the goal of life, not heaven. This transformation is only brought about when we … Continue reading
As I shared in the last installment of this article, the Liturgy of the Faithful begins with an Intercessory Prayer. Like all prayers, the formula used was similar to that which people used to petition a favor from the emperor. … Continue reading
We cannot receive salvation from Christ and His Spirit unless we discipline ourselves by an inner attention over the elements within us that tend to hold us in bondage and disintegration. Or, more simply said, we can only receive salvation … Continue reading
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us all stain and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. This weekend … Continue reading
In this article I have embarked on presenting the 30 steps or rungs of St. John’s Ladder of Divine Assent. The first three rungs deal with breaking with the world and are within the first part of his book. The … Continue reading
Throughout his Gospel, St John focuses on this great pivotal truth: humans are truly helpless to make themselves whole. It is only through Christ, who is The Way, the Truth and the Life, that we can become who God intended … Continue reading
One of the ritual actions that we perform on the feast of Pentecost is to kneel for the first time in 50 days. Kneeling takes on a new meaning on this feast. It signifies that we understand with deep humility … Continue reading
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES are extended to Drs. Tony and Christie (Krokosky) Grech and their families on the occasion of the Initiation of their son WILLIAM MICHAEL GRECH into the Church God Grant Him and Them Many Years … Continue reading