How does God enable those things that are harmful for us to become sources of our salvation? This year Fr. Methodius talks about the Cross from it's historical perspective; how it was present in the Garden in a prophetic form and with Moses in the Valley of Sin.

God loves the world and made it possible for us to live with Him. Do we love Him? How do we know?

With the Nativity of the Mother of God, the fog of wickedness begins to clear, for some. For some though, the fog of fallen human reasoning remains fixed. Fr. Methodius relates the feast to current events in the hamlet of Pinckney, Michigan.

The Law of God is the Law of Love. This was true when it was transmitted to the people of God through Moses, and it is true today as it is fulfilled in Christ. Fr. Methodius speaks on today's gospel and other issues here.

What is the significance of the wedding garment? How do we benefit by being clothed with one, and when does this happen? How can this essential garment be lost?

Adam lost paradise, the Jews lost the kingdom. What will we do to preserve our inheritance? Today's gospel warns us that we too could lose everything.

We must rejoice before the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady! We must recognize that She is the fulfillment of many prophecies and that She is the beginning of our Salvation!

How tied to the world are we? In today's Gospel reading, the young man thought he was in good shape like we think. Fr. Methodius explains how we can and must transform our passions if we are to follow Christ.

God gives me my circumstances for my salvation. Why do I use them to place the blame on others? Today's Gospel informs us of the grim consequences if we fail to use them properly.

Can we forgive ourselves? How has this myth prevented us from making spiritual progress? What did the Saint do that enabled them to approach God?