HOLY SILENCE

There is never enough sky for the contemplative And no mountain tall enough for the hesychast. There is never enough sand in the desert...

In this homily from 12 January (Sunday after Theophany/Epiphany), Fr. Thomas explains the spiritual necessity and psychological...

I remember the early days of Amazon, when it wasn't much more than an online bookstore. A lot has changed since then. In fact, the other...

On the synaxis of St. John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner (January 7), Fr. Thomas reminds the faithful that we are...

Today is the Feast of Theophany (January 6) when, at the baptism of Christ in the Jordan, the Holy Trinity appeared clearly to humanity....

My dear St. Theoctistus of Sicily, you served God and His people by raising up a monastery that became a place of refuge, rest, and...

My Dear St. Thomais of Lesvos, you were pressured by your parents to marry and brutalized by your husband every day for 13 years (she...

The Holy Spirit communicates and each of us must listen carefully to discern what is being ‘said.’ St. Seraphim of Sarov, who is...

In this homily from January 1, Fr. Thomas explains the importance of the commemoration of St. Basil the Great who was a theologian,...

Life is hard But God is good And you are strong. Pray. Confess. Get anointed. And receive the Eucharist. Live faith Have hope, and Share...