St. Xenia's loss of her husband at a young age transformed her life and ultimately led her to sainthood. Kh. Faith shares St. Xenia's story and discusses how it challenges and encourages her in her own spiritual life.
The Invitation of Theophany
What does it mean for something to be blessed? Kh Faith explores the language of the hymns for Theophany, inviting us to carry the feast into the new year.
The Incarnation of the Son of God
What is the true meaning of Christ and why was Christ born as a baby? Jacob seeks out a patristic understanding of the meaning of Christmas his in December blog.
Saint Nektarios and the Corner Church
Paula shares a treasured experience in a little village stone church with the blessed Saint Nektarios.
Saint Nicholas of Myra
In commemorating his feast day, Khouria Faith meditates on the life and works of Saint Nicholas.
Hot Springs 2019
Angie shares her family’s experience attending an Orthodox campout in Hot Springs, NC on a chilly, wet weekend.
Saint Maria of Paris
Regina reflects on the life and words of an inspiring holy woman, Saint Maria of Paris.
All God's Children
Edna explores the nuances of helping our boys and girls accept themselves as children who have been lovingly created by God, who understands the mysteries of our hearts.
When Fears Aren't Unfounded
What happens to your faith when what you are afraid of becomes your reality? Kh. Faith examines this question as she shares about struggling through doubt and despondency and finding comfort in the story of Lazarus.
St. Raphael of Brooklyn
This past summer, Angie discovered that her family holds an interesting connection to Saint Raphael of Brooklyn.
Saint Ignatius of Antioch
Jacob considers several quotes from this early martyr while encouraging us to embrace silence in our daily lives.
Kick Off for Life
Edna King shares how her church sponsored a kickoff for a local 40 Days for Life campaign which encourages us to pray to end abortion.
Matushka Olga
Edna kicks off the newest EO series by writing about a holy woman she admires: Matushka Olga.
Planning Not to Worry
Anxiety can be a really difficult battle, but coming up with coping strategies for how to manage it can help. Kh. Faith shares her list for what helps her on her more anxious days.
Goodbyes
As camp ends, summer ends, childhood ends, our God knows our struggles and that gives us comfort. What He knows is that beautiful things and experiences are on the other side of the goodbyes. We just have to trust and go forward.
Waking to Divinity
Kh. Faith examines the significance of the timing of the Transfiguration during the Dormition Fast and what this season in the Church tells us about wakefulness and rest in our own spiritual lives.
In the Beginning was the Tao
Journey with Edna and she discovers the Chinese Orthodox church and the concept of Christ as the eternal Tao.
St. Fanourios, the Patron Saint of Lost and Found
Angie writes about how losing a pair of glasses can sometimes lead to baking a cake with her son.
What is Goodness?
How can we trust in God's goodness in light of the suffering we see in the world and in our own lives?
A New Way to Be Human
What does it mean for us to be human beings? Jacob discuses what it means to be human from a patristic and scriptural perspective.