-
Ten Books of Influence
Read more: Ten Books of InfluenceIt is always difficult to say what has most influenced you when it comes to books. My Orthodox reading began when I was in college and has thus spanned some 35 years or more. I’ve read much outside of Orthodoxy, very little of which I would recommend. But in response to several requests, I’ll give […]
-
Orthodoxy and the Apocalypse
Read more: Orthodoxy and the ApocalypseAnd Christ said unto them, “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power” (Acts 1:7) We live in difficult times, and for some of us the times are more difficult than others. We also live in a culture of apocalypticism, in which […]
-
Scenes of Orthodox Monasticism
Read more: Scenes of Orthodox Monasticism
-
“And For Thy Whole World”
Read more: “And For Thy Whole World”Anyone familiar with Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazovshould remember the teaching in that novel of the Elder Zossima. He states that “each man is responsible for the sins of every man,” and holds this realization as the key to the life of paradise. The great novelist is not inventing a new idea, but simply allowing one […]
-
The Habit of Prayer
Read more: The Habit of PrayerThough created in the image of God – man has fallen far. The image is not demolished, but we have not fulfilled the likeness and we frequently distort the image beyond recognition. Part of the true human life described in Genesis, are the “walks in the Garden” with God. Man and God converse – they […]
Knowledge of God, Orthodox Blogs, Orthodox Christianity, Prayer, The Journey of Faith, Union with God
-
The Consequence of a Full Faith
Read more: The Consequence of a Full FaithAs noted in a number of earlier posts, I prefer to use the term “fullness” when describing the Orthodox faith because it is far more explanatory than simply saying that we are the “true Church,” etc. “Fullness,” of course does not deny this, but it moves us onto more fruitful ground. I want to take […]
-
Prayers By The Lake – St. Nicolai
Read more: Prayers By The Lake – St. NicolaiThis poem by St. Nicolai Velimirovic reminds me of the cadences of the Song of the Three Young Men. All creation truly gives voice to its praises. XXVI Arise all you creatures and serve the Living Lord who cares about you. Worship Him and serve Him, for no one greater than He has visited you […]
-
A Royal Nun and the Angels
Read more: A Royal Nun and the AngelsThe following is a short excerpt from Mother Alexandra’s (former Princess Ileana of Romania) small book, The Holy Angels. It is by far the best treatment I have seen on the subject despite its short length. This short account tells of her encounter with her guardian angel at age seven. In the service of Orthodox […]
-
That Which Is Lacking
Read more: That Which Is LackingIn one of the most unusual of St. Paul’s statements we hear the following: Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church… (Colossians 1:24) There are mysteries within mysteries in St. Paul’s […]
-
St. Nikolai Velimirovic – Prayers By the Lake
Read more: St. Nikolai Velimirovic – Prayers By the LakeThe following youtube broadcasts the texts of one of St. Nicholai’s prayers. May God bless us all and grant us the grace to desire Him alone.
Subscribe to blog via email
Support the work
Your generous support for Glory to God for All Things will help maintain and expand the work of Fr. Stephen. This ministry continues to grow and your help is important. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!
Latest Comments
Breathtaking how after a lifetime of thinking myself a normally thoughtful person, I encounter an insightful interpretation as if for…
Thank you Father once again! Andrew, I recall those words, they refer to a very particular stage upon the progression…
I’ve been captivated by a quote I stumbled across from Elder Aimilianos a couple years ago, that keeps returning to…
What part does repentance have in the noetic?
Read my books
Listen to my podcast
Please Read
Categories
Archives
Dino Thanks for the added context !