Україною триває хресний хід миру «Україна під Покровом Богородиці» з чудотворною іконою Плащаниці Божої Матері з Єрусалима. Він розпочався в Києві 31 жовтня, пройде багатьмам містами і завершиться 27 листопада в Дніпропетровську

Sentinel over the Syrian Desert

By the fifth century, faith had become a comfortable habit for many. A Syrian shepherd challenged that spiritual lukewarmness, rising above the earth in service to the Creator.

The key to the mysteries of eternity

Grievances and resentments turn a person’s inner world into a dark prison cell. The direction of our eternal destiny is determined by our ability to forgive.

When a lie becomes blasphemy against the Creator

The tragedy that struck the young Christian community in Jerusalem may seem harsh. A close reading of the Book of Acts reveals the true reason for the sudden judgment that befell the couple.

The beheaded truth of a holy prophet

The beheading of John the Forerunner stands as a witness to uncompromising fidelity to God’s Law. The greatest of the prophets rejects every seductive bargain with sin.

A conversation with a great theologian about doubt

We often feel helpless when faced with daunting tasks. One of the Church’s great teachers knew this fear himself – and left us spiritual consolation.

What to do when those closest to you are destroying your soul

We often blame ourselves when our family demands the impossible. The Gospel draws a clear line between our duty to our relatives and the need to protect ourselves.