Saint Theophan the Recluse Almost everyone has doubts, on occasion, concerning God and faith. These can be resolved, however, with opposing thoughts which confirm the truth of divine revelation as regards human beings and the world: the order and harmony of the universe, the miracle of life, all the Read more…
Who Am I, Really? What Am I? SEND YOUR QUESTIONS HERE. Join Fr. Mitch Pacwa of EWTN(Eternal Word Television Network) and Fr. Christopher Metropulos of OCN (Orthodox Christian Network) respectively for an exciting and meaningful conversation Tuesday, August 11th on myOCN Facebook at 8pm. Fr. Mitch and Fr. Chris will Read more…
These are not classes on high theology that are intimidating or difficult to understand. We focus on the “down to earth” and practical ways we should understand and live our faith. In His parables to the masses, Christ always used practical examples from everyday life to help people understand and Read more…
Have you ever wondered how much water is in the Mississippi River? More than 5 million gallons! Or in the Amazon River? Almost 60 million gallons! That much water is more than we can ever imagine… we just know it’s a lot! In today’s Gospel reading, we hear how our Read more…
Answers to questions surrounding the Christian faith. Email us yours at: info@myocn.net Question: So does free will affect my faith? Absolutely! Answer: I grew up in a context in which the notion of libertarian freedom (freedom of the will) was routinely undermined. I can still remember sitting in our family Read more…
Overcoming COVID-19 with Faith myOCN Community Online Gathering Thursday, May 28th, at 7:00 pm EST with special guests Fr. Costa and Presbytera Pauline Pavlakos both home and healthy after being diagnosed with, and hospitalized for COVID-19, within a few days of each other. We will talk about their recent struggle Read more…
Answers to questions surrounding the Christian faith. Email us yours at: info@myocn.net Question: In the midst of tragedies, wars or conflicts, epidemic or pandemic, or even any loss the same question is asked. Is there a God? Answer: Why did God allow that to happen? If there was a God, Read more…
#FaithOverFear: Let’s Talk LIVE Online Community Gathering this coming Thursday, March 26th at 4:00 pm EST. Join our free event from your home. This is generously brought to you through the James and Joanne Mitchell Foundation, Inc. Things have been changing so fast these past few weeks. We continue to Read more…
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi All the temptations, whenever they overcome us, do, indeed, injure us and are obstacles on our path. Their sole aim is to erode love. Satan concocts situations and events which, in essence, don’t really exist but which befuddle the minds of those who are either Read more…
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi Now we proceed with the same faith, which is no longer abstract, however, because the promises have come, the fullness of time has arrived, the incarnation of the Word of God has occurred and the ‘angel of great counsel’ has appeared (Is. 9, 6). Our Read more…