How could Santa possibly be bad? How have Christians forsaken the Church feasts in exchange for worldly amusements? Fr. Methodius suggests that these two things happen in the same way.

The United States of America has abdicated the dignity of a World Power. Christians don't know how to think. The only sin these days is to be white, male, and heterosexual. Penance for that sin is self-hatred. When will Christians wake up?

Faith healers imitate the power of God. True faith accepts what comes as the will of God. It makes no demands but is humble.

What does faith allow us to believe? Matushka once misspoke and said, "I'll see it when I believe it." How true. This is the operation of faith!

The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is celebrated today! Fr. Methodius offers edifying words from both Gospels appointed for the service.

Why is fasting so important to us? What is it that prevents us from accepting the Truth? What motivates us to act in one way or another?

The Good Samaritan brought the wounded man to the Inn. He paid the Innkeeper two pence and promised to pay out any additional cost upon His return for the man's healing.

Many people know about St. John Chrysostom. Fr. Methodius uses his feast to discuss others who imitate the original Chrysostom and his honeyed teachings of Grace.

Of course, I care about what goes on in the mind. But it is not enough for us to simply have the correct notions. See how many different kinds of contributions the saints make. Their experience is uniform, but their contributions are various!

God is constantly reaching down to us with opportunities to grow. Today we reflect upon the fact of Baptism as we welcome a newly illumined one into our midst.