The Angels’ Trumpet Voices
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

The Angels’ Trumpet Voices

Revelation: Removing the Veil, Part 10A

Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol

We are under the protection of God’s attention and providence. We’re not abandoned, not left unattended. God takes care of those who love Him and call upon Him.

Confession: Secret, Private, Common, and General…
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Confession: Secret, Private, Common, and General…

How to prepare yourself and what to say

Archpriest Andrei Romashko

From now on, confession had to be done privately, since domestic sins affected not only the conscience of the penitent, but also the personal life and the reputation of other members of the community.

Boldness of Faith
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Boldness of Faith

Homily on Luke 8:41–56

Archimandrite Tikhon (Agrikov)

This Gospel story teaches us to seek heavenly aid in any need, any pains and sicknesses, both emotional and physical.

Saint Winifred and her Holy Spring
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Saints. Asceties of Piety. Church Holy Days

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Saint Winifred and her Holy Spring

Commemorated November 3/16

For 800 years there is a continuous record of cures and other favors claimed at the Well through the prayers of St Winifred—the only British shrine boasting such an uninterrupted history of pilgrimage and healing. Until the 1960s, the crypt was stacked with crutches left by cured pilgrims.

Two Weeks Till the Nativity Fast. Prepare Yourselves For Love
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Homilies and Spiritual Instruction

Two Weeks Till the Nativity Fast. Prepare Yourselves For Love

Vladimir Shishkin

The fast is not a time of loss but a time of gain. Then, even the anticipation of the fast changes from fearful and reluctant to joyful, eager, and active.