Monthly Archives: November 2015

God loves the merciful person who gives eagerly, with a cheerful face, and on his own accord. Alms offered with sorrow and reluctance are unacceptable and are spurned. The root of charity is found in the heart. It originates from … Continue reading →

What a blessed idea – a catalogue that allows you to shop for items that benefit others – the true Christian spirit – $35 for a backpack filled with school supplies – $500 to help with rent – $100 to … Continue reading →

When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said,What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? In today’s Gospel reading, the man with the unclean … Continue reading →

From The Struggle for Virtue by Archbishop Averky The true ascetic strives to uproot from his soul evil dispositions, evil habits, and evil will, and in their place to plant and firmly inculcate good dispositions, good habits and good will. … Continue reading →