By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia What if your worth had nothing to do with your performance? What if, before you ever succeeded or failed, you were already loved? These are not slogans from a self-help book, but the quiet, firm truth proclaimed by the Church, day […]
Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 I went to a Lutheran school from pre-school through fifth grade. I also am very musical. As I was reflecting on our subject of “joy”, a simple song I sang as a small child came […]
But let all who take refuge in Thee rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do Thou defend them, that those who love thy name may exult in thee. Psalm 5:11 There was a time in the history of the Roman Catholic Church when priests were not allowed to […]
Stories are just as important in today’s culture as they have always been and perhaps even more so. The currently top 50 grossing movies worldwide of all time are primarily fantasy, sci-fi and stories about the extraordinary – a testament to our desire for transcendence. They are often how we […]
By Fr. Michael Psaromatis Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia In a time marked by deep social shifts and spiritual confusion, the Orthodox Christian understanding of marriage is often overlooked or misunderstood. Many young people today delay marriage, avoid it altogether, or enter relationships that exclude the Church. Others live together […]
Love never ends; as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect; but when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away. When I was a child, I spoke […]
Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes […]
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. Psalm 25:10 No one can meet a stranger and say upon first meeting “I love you.” If they did, this would not be a true statement. Because love doesn’t just […]
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon, son of […]
And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, May, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most […]
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 all understanding, […]
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week and invites us to reflect on the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Crowds gathered to welcome Him, shouting praises and waving palm branches, recognizing Him as the King who had come to deliver them. But this celebration was filled with layers […]