These Sundays, every Sunday, are focused on the Eucharist and the resurrection. My favorite days because I get to sing of the Resurrection. Of His trampling down death by death. Of His bringing joy into all the world! I love this one because it speaks of Christ Who has "enlightened all creation"! We see that… Continue reading Resurrection Sunday Tone 7
I Will Tell of Thy Wonders
I have been reading. I have been praying. I have been listening to podcasts. And lately, I've been truly inspired. I have been hearing little nudges that I need to keep going. I need to keep writing and creating. And I need to keep seeking joy and beauty in all of creation around me every… Continue reading I Will Tell of Thy Wonders
How Majestic
Driving to church last night I took the back roads to avoid traffic. There is an area that I drove through that I love so much. Recently, there was a section of it that was completely cleared of trees. The first few times driving through I was pretty sad about the clearing (it must have… Continue reading How Majestic
Maxim Week 46
Accept criticism gratefully but test it carefully. We are not obliged to put into practice every criticism that’s given to us. Sometimes the criticism is false. But we certainly must welcome it, be grateful for it, test it. And St. John Chrysostom said, even when we’re accused of something, even if we think it’s not… Continue reading Maxim Week 46
Resurrection Sunday
I know I talk about it a lot but it's because it probably is one of my favorite things about the Orthodox Church. Each and every Sunday is Resurrection Sunday. We are reminded each week that Christ is Risen! This Sunday is no exception. We sing beautiful hymns at Saturday evening vespers: Christ is Risen… Continue reading Resurrection Sunday
The Joy of the Kingdom
My dear husband, sent me an email to share with me an amazing find from Fr. Alexander Schmemann. He knew I would be thrilled to read this. The joy of the Kingdom: it always worries me that, in the multi-volume systems of dogmatic theology that we have inherited, almost every term is explained and discussed… Continue reading The Joy of the Kingdom
Life-Creating Cross of the Lord
The Cross of our Lord! There is no debate, or there shouldn't be, that the Cross is by far the most recognized symbol of Christianity. Because, through the Cross, salvation has come into all the world. Joy has come into all the world! Without the Cross, we have nothing. This day, in the Orthodox Church,… Continue reading Life-Creating Cross of the Lord
Let’s Send Joy Today
Dear Friends, It has been far too long since I’ve written about letter writing. Well, about six weeks to be exact. I thought it time to touch on this subject a bit because it means so much to me. AND I have a big project I’m working on, to share with you later, and it… Continue reading Let’s Send Joy Today
Maxim Week 45
Be defined and bound by God alone and not by people. We don’t let anyone define our life. God defines our life. And even the closest people to us should not be defining our life—our parents, our spouses. No, only God is defining who we are, and we’re only bound to his definition. Fr. Thomas… Continue reading Maxim Week 45
We Glorify Thee
By Thy precious Cross, O Christ, Thou hast put the devil to shame.By Thy Resurrection, Thou hast blunted the sting of sin and saved us from the gates of death.We glorify Thee, O only-begotten One. Christ was led as a sheep to the slaughterin order to grant Resurrection to the human race.The princes of hell… Continue reading We Glorify Thee
Kindler of Joy! 