Posts Tagged ‘Saint John Chrysostom’
A Lesson in Humility
No human being is immune from temptation. For some it is physical temptation. For others it is power and prestige. One thing that is common to all is the temptation of our ego. We always think we are special. We always think we are better than ‘that guy’ but we are often wrong. Today is…
Read MoreCalendar Celebration
The Orthodox Calendar is much more than a tool to determine the date for Pascha. It is May 5th this year, by the way. The Calendar is a way for the Church to remember our history and faith. It is a way for us to tell future generations what was important to us and our…
Read MoreJudge Yourself
I hear it all the time. Don’t judge! Under most circumstances I hear this as a defense of someone’s behavior. We cling to God’s warning against judgment not for salvation sake, but for our self-interest. We think if we are not judged by those around us, then our behavior is given the ‘green light’ to…
Read MoreIf you Only Knew
We go about our daily lives in total denial of what is happening inside our bodies. We eat foods that are eating us. We drink fluids that have very little if any benefit. The entire time our bodies are slowly decaying without our knowledge. Unfortunately, our bodies are not the only thing decaying within us.…
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