Hearts And Minds

With the glorious Paschal season upon us, Fr. John examines the questions being asked of Christians by today's world.

Fr. John shows how Holy Week answers the question of "What happened?" between Christ's entry into Jerusalem and His glorious Resurrection.

Fr. John shows how, like the ecosystem of Guam was damaged by an unseen predator, so also what we keep hidden within us can destroy our relationships without repentance.

Fr. John uses the thoughts of St. Nikolai Velimirovich to reflect on the tragedy in Haiti.

Fr. John examines the life and faith of the Holy New Martyr and Grand Duchess Elizabeth.

Fr. John notes the deeper meanings of remembrance and of giving thanks.

Fr. John illustrates how Christians are those who reach out to people in pain

Fr. John examines the well-known parable in answer to the question, "Are you saved?"

Fr. John shows how participation in God's sacraments are a necessary part of our salvation.

Having previously looked at new beginnings, Fr. John now discusses the end times and those who foolishly try to predict them.

Fr. John explains why the new church year begins on September 1, then tells of a birthday party like no other.

What do those words in the liturgy mean? And how do we accomplish this? Fr. John enlightens us with the answers.

Are our physical bodies evil? Are they good? Fr. John explores these questions in light of Christ's Transfiguration.

Fr. John answers a question at once innocent and terrifying.

With the synaxion of the Theotokos freshly celebrated, Fr. John reflects on Mary, the mother of our Lord.

How wonderful to know that we are loved and wanted by God, who calls to us by name!

God places within us a hunger for fellowship with himself and creation, but too often man distorts that hunger into an appetite for temporary pleasure.

Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in.

Fr. John examines the difference between true healing and mere relief.

Fr. John examines the last of the ten great commandments.