The Jesus Prayer: School of the Heart

Among the most treasured spiritual practices of the Byzantine Christian tradition is the Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” Simple in its words yet profound in its depth, this prayer is not merely a devotion but a way of life —...

Conversion of Fr. Teodosy

When our Lord sent the disciples out to preach the Good News, they came back with all sorts of stories of conversions, of healings and miracles. I am sure that these stories encouraged not only the disciples who experienced them but also those others who, upon the...

The Cost of Communion and the Courage of Renewal

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we gather for this Annual General Meeting, I want to speak not only as your pastor, but as a fellow disciple—someone who, like each of you, stands under the Word of God and seeks to follow the voice of the Good Shepherd. The...