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: Seeking God While Grieving My Ectopic Pregnancy
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.
A CONVERSATION ABOUT CONNECT ORTHODOXY
Angie writes about Connect Orthodoxy Young Adult Conference, demonstrating the ways young people are getting involved in the life of the church.
Choosing Stillness: A Worthwhile Struggle
Angie discovers peace by the lake as she attempts to still the intellect and the body through prayer.
Out of the Depths
How do we give comfort and real help to our loved ones who are depressed or might be struggling with suicidal thoughts? Edna encourages us to strive, pray, be present, and seek professional help for those we love who suffer from depression.
The Work of Waiting
Kh Faith reflects on how tending a vegetable garden is helping her learn watchfulness, new strategies for managing worries and fear, and how to face frustrations in a more productive way.
Jesus is the Light of the World
Angie writes about on of her family’s cherished advent traditions: commemorating the life of Saint Lucia.
An Epic Fantasy Read for Summer
Wouldn’t it be great if a creative yet grounded Orthodox Christian wrote epic fantasy novels which could reach a modern audience, inspire heroism, and explore beautiful deep truths without being contrived or preachy? Edna reviews Nicholas Kotar's epic fantasy books which just might be what we're looking for.