As we walk our way through lent I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite prayers said specifically during Great Lent. It really is the perfect reflection of what our journey through lent is about. To change me. To work on me and my own salvation. I find this prayer to sum up… Continue reading Prayer of St. Ephraim
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Morning Prayers
My morning routine has become a very important part of my day. I begin with a focus on that "one thing needful" and it brings to my day a foundation of hope. This morning I woke to a very light dusting of snow and the snow always reminds me of Psalm 50/51. I love this… Continue reading Morning Prayers
The Fruit of Joy
I was going through an old pile of notes and letters and came across one from my husband's godson who is now a monk at the Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael in New Mexico. It is postmarked June of 2018. I don't remember reading it. But possibly it was meant for me to read… Continue reading The Fruit of Joy
This Present Moment
Dr. Albert Rossi in his book, Becoming a Healing Presence, has a chapter called The Sacrament of the Present Moment. As I was reading the other day in the section Time Management I came across some very good reminders. Some thoughts I really needed to hear. Let me share them with you. These are just… Continue reading This Present Moment
A Morning Prayer
Many years ago I received a prayer card from a sweet friend of mine. This morning prayer was written by Elder Sophrony (+1993) of Essex, spiritual child of St Silouan the Athonite. I found this description of the prayer on AbbaMoses.com. "He gave this prayer to his own spiritual children, to be said ‘on rising… Continue reading A Morning Prayer
Remembering Divine Liturgy
I’m home from church today. I’ve been ill for awhile and can’t be far from home right now. I decided that I would sit back, relax and contemplate what I love about my church, The Orthodox Church of America. And what I really miss. I will sing what I can right here on my sofa.… Continue reading Remembering Divine Liturgy
Women’s Retreat Notes-Lenten Disciplines
On February 23rd I attended a women’s retreat at a local church. The title of this retreat was The Three Great Lenten Disciplines: Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer. Mother Melania from Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga, California was the speaker. This retreat was very much a blessing to me. I thought I’d take the time to… Continue reading Women’s Retreat Notes-Lenten Disciplines
Pivot Prayers
Good Afternoon, my joys! As I mentioned in my last post I wanted to come back and share with you about this term “pivot prayers”. To do so I need to back up a few years and share with you about a poster I named the Pivot Poster. It has been many years since I… Continue reading Pivot Prayers
5 Ways to Force Yourself Out of the Doldrums
Do you ever feel stuck? Stuck in the doldrums? I like to use this word but what does this word even mean? Did you know that “doldrum” is a colloquial expression derived from historical maritime usage? In maritime usage it is the place in the ocean affected by low pressure in an area around the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Force Yourself Out of the Doldrums
Maxim Week 29
Welcome to Maxim Monday, week 29: Be grateful in all things! Fr. Thomas Hopko did not expound on this maxim. I think it is pretty self-explanatory. Giving thanks is commanded of us in scripture time and time again. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of… Continue reading Maxim Week 29
Kindler of Joy! 