St Gregory Palamas, one of the truly outstanding Greek Fathers, teaches us that it was none other than Christ Himself that was revealed first and foremost in history precisely because it was He, and not the Father or the Holy … Continue reading
Category Archives: Learning Our Faith from the Church Fathers
The teaching of St. Gregory Palamas was based on the understanding that man, the greatest of all God’s creatures, had been called to enter into direct and unmediated communion with God even from this present life. The chief manner by … Continue reading
I would continue sharing thoughts from the Greek Fathers about our faith. They have told us that just as Christ became the New Adam in order to save the whole Adam, that is to say, to save all humankind, so … Continue reading
In this article I have been sharing some of the thoughts of the Greek Fathers of the Church on Theosis. I am sure that all of my readers know the famous words of St. Athanasius the Great: God became man … Continue reading
In the last issue of this article, I introduced an idea, based on the Fathers, that there are two basic ways by which one may arrive at the realization that a fundamental change of life must take place – the … 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
In His Sermon on the Mount (Mat 5:1-7:29), Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ gives us a vivid description of the divine way of life, that is to say, He teaches us how to live as He does. This … Continue reading
That we are all in need of repentance (Metanoia) is beyond dispute, as this is clearly indicated at the beginning of the Gospel in the very first words preached by both St. John the Baptizer and Jesus: Repent: for the … Continue reading
I am attempting, in this article, to stress what the Greek Fathers have said about the primary, spiritual idea that distinguishes the Eastern Church from the Western Church. That idea, as many already know, is the idea of Theosis. While … Continue reading
Paul writes in his letter to the Romans the following: The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the child of God: And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ: if so … Continue reading