Category Archives: Presence
Prayer Is Wasting Time
I sometimes wonder what good does praying do. I sit in silence, alone and by myself. I do nothing. I accomplish nothing. So, what good does praying do? It seems to be such a waste of time. Yet, it is … Continue reading
The Very Words Of Jesus
The Lord’s Prayers, for me, is the most beautiful prayer one can say. it comes from the Lord Himself. These are His very words – ipsissima verba Jesu. Since these come from Him, they provide us a glimpse into the … Continue reading
Life Is About Relationships
Life is all about relationships. Who a person is can only be defined by and understood through the relationships he has in his life. I cannot imagine anyone on his deathbed wishing to have spent one more day in the office, or … Continue reading
An Embracing Presence
I rise up each morning to a beautiful sunrise. And I am thankful to whomever gave me another day to live. I look out my window and see the flowers of spring in bloom. I smile at their effortless and … Continue reading
God’s Self-Revelation
In the beginning, God said “Let there be light.” And there was life. Science has proven that bombarding inert matter with light over time will eventually cause life to spring forth. And once alive, all living organisms instinctively seek out the … Continue reading
The Jesus Prayer
“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” This is known as the Jesus prayer among our Orthodox brethren. It is prayed in three ways: As a “prayer of the heart” in silence in the hesychast method of prayer. As a continual mental … Continue reading
Under the Influence
Europe today is held up by many as the model of a successful humanist secular society, driven mainly by rationalistic science, pragmatic technology and market-oriented capitalism. The principles of socialism move much of the social discourse and inspire many of the … Continue reading
Paradoxes Yet Again
Life is paradoxical and full of contradictions. Like, life is a precious gift to me; and yet I cannot just live it for myself. A fruitful and consequential life is meant to be lived in the love and service of others. … Continue reading
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Real Encounters With Christ
We are still in the great season of Easter when parishes welcome new members into the community through the moving rites of Christian initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. Sacrament, Word of God and Community become particularly meaningful for me … Continue reading
Pray, that Your Joy May Be Complete
There are many times I ask God to grant me things in my prayers. Some of my requests are so preposterous and impossible I would wonder why I am even asking God for them. But usually God would give them … Continue reading