In the teaching of St. Silouan and Elder Sophrony, people are not classified as enemies and friends, bad and good, but people who have known God and people who have not known God. Wherever enemies are … [Read more...]
Allow yourself to be Harmed
January 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
"Let yourself be persecuted but do not persecute others; be crucified but do not crucify others; be insulted but do not insult others; be slandered but do not slander others. Rejoice with those who … [Read more...]
When Insults Annoy You
January 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Amma Dionysia gave alms to a beggar, but less than he wanted. The beggar began to speak harshly to her, and Dionysia took offense, wanting to strike back. Abba Zosimas corrected her, saying, "You are … [Read more...]
How States Conceal Crimes
March 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The world is drenched with mutual bloodshed. When individuals slay a man, it is a crime. When killing takes place on behalf of the state, it is called a virtue. - St. Cyprian … [Read more...]
Many things to Ponder
March 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
You have many things to ponder. Ponder paradise, where Cain, who destroyed his brother through jealousy, does not return. Ponder the kingdom of heaven to which the Lord admits only those of one heart … [Read more...]
The Prime Characteristic
February 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"Nothing is so characteristically Christian as being a peacemaker."– St Basil the Great, Letter 114 … [Read more...]
More permissable to be killed than to kill.
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"We [the Christians] started yesterday and already we have filled the world and everything that belongs to you — the cities, apartment houses, fortresses, towns, market places, the camps themselves, … [Read more...]
Take no Life, for any cause
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"Above all things: forget not the poor, but support them to the extent of your means. Give to the orphan, protect the widow, and permit the mighty to destroy no man. Take not the life of the just or … [Read more...]
Aggression vs. Peacemaking
January 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"If we live as people of God, there will be room for all nations in the Balkans and in the world. If we liken ourselves to Cain who killed his brother Abel, then the entire earth will be too small … [Read more...]