A Christmas Homily (excerpt) by St. Gregory of Nazianzus (+380) Christ is born, glorify Him. Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him. Christ on earth, be exalted. Sing to the Lord all the whole earth; and that I may…

“The grace of the Holy Spirit makes every good Christian a temple of God's worship, daily work can be done prayerfully and some occupations leave the mind free for direct prayer. It does not matter where or when it is,…

“Fight always with your thoughts and call them back when they wander away. God does not demand of those under obedience that their thoughts be totally undistracted when they pray. And do not lose heart when your thoughts are stolen…

“The joy of this world is bitter. Woe to him who is seduced by it. As a boat is tossed by waves, so is my life convulsed by my misery. Vain joy captures it with the illusion of satisfaction. Be…

“And they returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple blessing God.” The Gospel of St. Luke 24:52-53 On the last Sunday of Pascha I mentioned how proud I am of our church family for the…