Monthly Archives: February 2014

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, … Continue reading →

St. Augustine of Hippo… When you have emptied your heart of earthly love, you will drink in love Divine; and thenceforth, charity begins to inhabit you, from which nothing evil can proceed.

The Gospel reading about the Publican and the Pharisee focuses on humility. In reflecting on these verses, we are asked to consider which person do we typically act like? Are we humble in our actions with family, at work, with … Continue reading →

When asked about the poor… St. Theophan the Recluse reflected:  Let’s take an example: A beggar comes up to you; it is God who brought him. What should you do? You must help him. God has brought the beggar, of … Continue reading →