In the sacrament of Baptism we die with Christ and rise with Christ. Many people confuse the sacrament of Baptism...
Fasting And The Gym
If there were patron saints for working out during the holy fasting periods, it would have to be Daniel, Hananiah,...
6 Questions People Ask About Fasting
Why do we fast? The simple answer to this question is because Jesus fasted. When Jesus was on earth He...
How Do I Respond To Humiliation?
How do I Respond to Humiliation? Abba Isaiah answers this question as follows: If a person hurled a harsh word...
How Should We Praise In The Church?
How should we praise in the Church? Besides the great awe of this inheritance, yet how much we distort it...
How Do I Know My Calling?
It is an important question that most young people ask themselves, “How do I know if monastic life is for...
Showing Longsuffering Then Becoming High Minded?
If it happens that I show longsuffering in some matter, my thought becomes high-minded; how should I be thinking about...
Revealing Temptations?
A brother questioned an Elder, saying: “Father, must I seek the counsel of the Elders for all of the temptations...
Monasticism Is?
To continue my reflections of my numerous spiritual counsel with monks and Bishops during my last retreat in the Egyptian...
Becoming Liberated From Shameful Thoughts?
How can someone become liberated from shameful thoughts? Let us follow what St Basil has to say Concerning this topic:...