By: Rodney Stark At the height of the second great epidemic, around 260, in his Easter letter, Dionysius Patriarch of...
Christ – The Wisdom of God
The only-begotten Son, the Wisdom of God, created the entire universe. Scripture says: You have made all things by your...
Meditation on the Wisdom of God
We must always meditate on God’s wisdom, keeping it in our hearts and on our lips. Your tongue must speak...
Meditation on the Fear of God
“I no longer fear God, but I love Him. For love casts out fear.” After reading this quote from Saint...
The Bible In The Life Of St. Shenouda
“For my father Abba Shenouda of good memory whose feast we celebrate today is worthy to have his good works...
Fasting & Prayer
In the name of the living, holy God, Creator of the bodies and the souls, who made thanksgiving due upon...
Theology of Tears in the Writings of Climacus
The gift of tears is something ‘native’ to historical Christianity which distinguishes it from the ascetic or mystical traditions of...
Wisdom Derived From Humility
St. Anthony’s humility took many forms. St. Anthony listened to others without insisting on his own opinion from his childhood....
On Virginity
The holy look of virginity is precious indeed in the judgment of all who make purity the test of beauty;...
Fear Is Not In Love
What then do we say about him who has begun to fear the day of judgment? If love were perfected...