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Selfless Love in Action

Agape is selfless love – a love that seeks nothing for itself and gives everything for the sake of the other. This is the love of Christ, who gave up his own life so that we may live forever.

True selfless love goes beyond seeking recognition for what we have done or expecting gratitude or repayment in return. It is not a tool to leverage favors in the future, nor is it reserved for those who have earned our affection in the past. Instead, genuine selfless love flows freely, reflecting the boundless and unconditional love of God. It means acting because we recognize a divine opportunity to reflect the love of Jesus Christ – a love that calls us to care for others as He has cared for us.

When we embrace this kind of love, our actions and words become a living testimony of Christ’s love. As we show kindness, extend forgiveness, or offer help to others, we open the door for them to encounter Christ’s presence through us. As 1 John 4:19 reminds us, “We love because He first loved us.” This truth underscores the foundation of our lives as followers of Jesus Christ.

To bear the name of Christ is to carry His love into the world. It is to make visible the invisible God by allowing His love to shine through our deeds, even when no one notices or thanks us. In doing so, we fulfill His command to love others as He has loved us. By being ambassadors of his Christ’s this love, we glorify Him and share the hope of salvation with others.

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Being Born Again: Holy Baptism

Too Big for Words (Part 2)

Discover the profound mystery of Baptism in Part 2 of our Holy Mysteries series. Dive into its significance, history, and spiritual gifts. This is the second part in my sermon series of the Holy Mysteries (sacraments) in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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Exploring the Great Mystery

Too Big for Words – Part 1

Here’s Part 1 of a series delving into the Holy Mysteries (the sacraments) in Orthodox Christianity. Too profound to fully define, yet undeniably real, these rites connect us in a personal and intimate way to Christ’s cross and empty tomb.

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Learning the Language of Eastern Orthodoxy

One of the things that can make Eastern Orthodoxy challenging for people in the West to understand is its distinctly Eastern character. Our ancient Christian tradition emerges from cultures that are profoundly different from the post-Enlightenment West, with its emphasis on individualism and rationalism. 

For example, visitors to Orthodox churches often feel uneasy watching Orthodox faithful kiss icons, crosses, and the Gospel book. To Western eyes, such actions might seem strange or overly intimate. Within historically Orthodox cultures—many of which are deeply communal and emotionally expressive—this is a natural way to demonstrate love and reverence. For these cultures, there is nothing more natural than showing veneration for the scriptures, the cross, or the saints through such acts of devotion. 

Learning Orthodox Christianity is like learning a new language. It requires becoming familiar not only with the vocabulary but also with the “grammar” and “syntax” of the Faith. Only then does it start to really make sense.

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Mary – The Theotokos

I’m delighted to share with you my first collaboration with my good friends at the Patristix YouTube Channel. God willing, it’s the first of many.

This is a session of the Fellowship of St. Theophan the Recluse (FOSTR), a world-wide online community of Eastern Orthodox seekers and inquirers. I’d only recorded audio at this session, and I’m very grateful to Brothers Robinson at Patristix for the wonderful artwork and video.

Find out more about FOSTR here → https://fostrorthodoxy.podia.com

And visit the Patristix YouTube channel! → https://www.youtube.com/@Patristix

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Online Bible Study

Become a monthly supporter of my online ministry and join me every week on Zoom for a Bible Study of the Gospel of Luke.

To accommodate participants in varying time zones throughout the world, I offer the same class at four different sessions:

• Tuesday, 3:00 pm US ET (Monday 8:00 pm GMT)

• Tuesday, 8:00 pm US ET (Wednesday 1:00 am GMT)

Contact me for more information.