Our liturgy starts with a powerful phrase: “Blessed is the kingdom of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages.” The Kingdom of God is here and now. We are here to be a light in the darkness, “now and forever,” in our world that […]
The word “service” is often thrown around with positive connotations, but what does this word really mean? Does it mean marking off every Saturday for an organized service project? These projects are so needful and beautiful, but servant-heartedness encompasses more. What is service? Constant. Service is more than time set aside to volunteer at your
This quote has really impacted me: “You will never look in the eyes of someone who God does not love.” Unfortunately, being human means we struggle with getting annoyed at others and not being able to love them fully. We don’t have to like everyone, but we should love everyone. People should also never know
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St. Seraphim of Sarov says, “Acquire the spirit of peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.” How do we acquire this spirit of peace in the chaotic highway of our lives? Practice gratitude. Find Christ in every moment. Incorporate statements of gratitude somewhere in your daily routine. Change your thoughts from, “I
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