Open my eyes

Today at Matins: From a Homily by Origen, Priest “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy from their own hearts.”  This...

The Benedicto–lantern

This pumpkin was carved by Andrew Maich, an Army medic living in Alabama with his wife Katie and three young children. Andrew said he was...

Mine Upholder, lest I fall

From the Commentary on Psalm 143 by St Augustine, Bishop & Doctor “Blessed be the Lord my God, who teaches my hands for battle, my...

What is man’s greatness?

In tomorrow’s lesson at Matins, Saint Basil the Great draws upon the wisdom of Saint Paul and makes the Apostle’s teaching his own. From a...

The Clothing of a Novice

Vestition of André Goibayer Feast of Saint Miniato and Companions, Martyrs 25 October 2014 The Three Criteria André, my very dear son, In Chapter LVIII...