Some people tell me that they are scandalized because they see many things wrong in the Church. I tell them that if you ask a fly, “Are there any flowers in this area?” it will say, “I don’t know about flowers, but over there in that heap of rubbish you can find all the filth you want.” And it will go on to list all the unclean things it has been to. Continue reading “For those who are scandalized by ‘wrong things’ in the Church”
Who are the ‘humble’ men according to St. Isaac the Syrian?
A humble man is never rash, hasty or perturbed, never has any hot and volatile thoughts, but at all times remains calm. Even if heaven were to fall and cleave to the earth, the humble man would not be dismayed. Not every quiet man is humble, but every humble man is quiet. Continue reading “Who are the ‘humble’ men according to St. Isaac the Syrian?”
Who are the ‘logical’ men according to St. Anthony the Great?
“Men are often called logical wrongly. Continue reading “Who are the ‘logical’ men according to St. Anthony the Great?”
The three kinds of love
What are the three kinds of love according to a Saint? Continue reading “The three kinds of love”
On Not Judging Our Neighbour
If, brethren, we remembered the words of the holy Elders, if we studied them, it would be difficult for us to sin, difficult to neglect ourselves.
A Better World is Within You
by Fr. Stephen Freeman
“We must eliminate poverty, oppression, racism…”
How is it possible to disagree with the demand for justice? Who would not agree to end all suffering? How can we not commit our lives to bringing about a better world? Continue reading “A Better World is Within You”
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