The gospel reading today contains a very valuable piece of advice from Jesus Christ. “Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted” (Luke 14:11). History ...
On September 14, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Simeon Stylites, Archimandrite of Antioch, one of the most famous Christian ascetics of the fourth century. His life and exploits serve as an ...
Today we consider the second part of Jesus second instruction about prayer in Luke 18. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector reminds us that God hears the prayers of some surprising ...