In this episode, Molly says "For joy to be miraculous and healing to others, and ourselves, it must be irrational – independent of our circumstances, and fierce in its determination to combat darkness and despair with intentional hopefulness and light."

Do the hardest things first, wrote Fr. Thomas Hopko, which is what Molly concentrates on in today's episode.

Each of us struggle with our own deficiencies, but God is merciful.

Molly is learning that repentance and hope walk hand in hand.

A trip to the county fair ends up giving a lesson in the acquisition of peace in spite of the disturbing news around us.

Molly learns an unexpected lesson from St. Euphrosynos while reading a children's book to her daughter at bedtime.

A spring break family trip to the Smokies provides a reminder that we are desperately dependent on the mercy and faithfulness of God especially as we approach the finish line of Great Lent.

An important lesson learned in the beginning of the 3rd week of the Fast as Molly and the family head to Ikea and back again.

On this first day of Great Lent, Molly compares the condition of her house with the condition of her soul.

We can choose to perpetuate our anxieties, despair, and defeatist attitudes or we can choose a better way.