“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things..” (Phillipians 4.8)
“Now that we have come to the setting of the sun and behold the light of evening we praise God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…” The shortness of days have reached their peak with the first day of winter having arrived on December 21. We become more acutely aware of the setting sun when it … [Read more…]
Bumper stickers have never been my thing but several years ago I came across one whose message really touched my heart. It read: NO JESUS, NO PEACE… …KNOW JESUS, KNOW PEACE! Without hesitation I purchased it and adhered it to my bumper. Within one week while stopped at a stop light a … [Read more…]
“…for those whose professed aim is the enjoyment of eternal blessings to be seen groveling in the dust of worldly things is disgraceful and a shame to their vocation… When those who travel by sea are overtaken by a storm, they do not worry about their merchandise but throw it into the waters with their … [Read more…]
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Phillipians 4.8 The above verse from St. Paul was a favorite often refered … [Read more…]
“Keep watch over your thoughts and scrutinize your intellect, captive as they are to sin. Discover the serpent that nestles within the inner chambers of your soul, attacking and destroying your sensitivites. For truly the heart is an immeasurable abyss.” St. Markarios of Egypt My route to work each morning takes me through the dreaded … [Read more…]