Archimandrite Iakovos Kanakis Self-absorption is a cancer in the soul and has been so from the time of the first human beings until today. It can be defined simply as love for yourself. ‘Is that bad?’, it might be asked. The problem is that you love your ‘old’ self. […]
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; he who teaches, in his teaching; he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; […]
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His call, and may fulfill every good resolve and work of faith by His power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to […]
Perhaps the best gift one can give to someone is to pray for them. The most encouraging thing to hear from someone is “I’m praying for you.” The most important and most intimate thing we do is to talk to God in prayer. What can be more intimate than a conversation […]
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Is marriage a path to sanctity and holiness? Upon seeing an article with a title containing the word “holiness,” one would think that the article discusses monastery life, or a life devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and the service of His Church. However, in the Orthodox Church, marital life […]
I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord. I Corinthians 7:35 We began our discussion of I Thessalonians 5:23 by reflecting on being sanctified until the coming of our Lord […]
Answers to questions surrounding the Christian faith. Email us yours at: info@myocn.net Question: In the United States is Christianity Declining? Answer: According to a study by the Pew Research Institute published in October 2019, the decline of Christianity in the U.S. continues at rapid pace. The study identifies that 65% of American […]
May the God of peace Himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23 In September 2019, I began writing a series of reflections on “The Heart of Encouragement.” This was disrupted […]
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I […]
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes […]
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