Almsgiving & Thanksgiving as Reflections of Our Love for God and Our Neighbor
This discussion is made up of two parts, with each [...]
There’s a Saint for That | St. John Chrysostom
The Life of St. John ChrysostomSaint John was born at [...]
Monastic Time: A Visit to Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Watch the video of Maggie’s first visit to a monastery [...]
Suggested Activity: “Practicing Gratitude”
We are called to be grateful in two ways: towards [...]
A Deeper Level of Thanksgiving
Part I: Start your meeting by listening to this clip [...]
Gratitude for Evil
This discussion is made up of four parts, with each [...]
Food Pantry Activity
…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I [...]
Make a “Small” Decision: Discover Where Christ Leads You
Have you ever made a seemingly small decision that changed [...]
Finding Gratitude in Perseverance
Last summer looked abnormal for me, as it did for everyone I knew. In the span of a week, I had been sent home from my freshman year of college on an “extended spring break,” was told I would not be able to study abroad in Italy, summer church camp, and the Parish Life Conference were canceled, and I couldn’t physically be with my friends and family. Even though I was FaceTiming my friends multiple times a day and had more family time than ever before, I felt alone.
5 Ways to Practice Peace
St. Seraphim of Sarov tells us “Acquire the spirit of peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved” Practicing the faith is showing up for the practices and through these things becoming a source of harmony for the world and love for the people around us. Before we start this time of preparation let us first find ways to practice peace. What are some practical ways of practicing peace? Here are 5 methods of practicing peace I have learned over the years and constantly am trying to remind myself to practice:
