CARRYING ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal 6: 2) The “burdens” of other people are not only...
COURAGE
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” (Jn 19: 25) These women,...
IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH
“…But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under...
MAINTAINING BOUNDARIES
“Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.” (Proverbs 25: 17) Today I came across this...
GOD’S SILENCE
“By Your Nativity, O Most Pure Virgin, Joachim and Anna are freed from the reproach of childlessness (ὀνειδισμοῦ ἀτεκνίας)…” (Kontakion...
PEOPLE-PLEASING
“You were bought at a (high) price; do not become slaves of human beings.” (1 Cor 7:23) Here St. Paul is talking about the civic duties...
A VISION FOR EVERYONE
“Now after he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.” (Mk...
IMPERFECT TEACHERS
“Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach...
PRAISE & GRATITUDE
“Praise the name of the Lord; give praise, O servants of the Lord…” (Ps 134/135: 1) Giving praise, as distinct from asking for something,...
BEING REMINDED
“…You must make every effort to support your faith with goodness, and goodness with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and...
