Suffering is evil. To fail to understand this is symptomatic of a malformed conscience and a lack of sensitivity to the grief--large and small, extraordinary and ordinary--that afflicts those we meet.
Month: December 2017
Nativity Epistle
Nativity Epistle of the Permanent Conference of Ukrainian Orthodox Bishops Beyond the Borders of Ukraine 2017-18 To the beloved Clergy and Faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church beyond the Borders of Ukraine and on her native soil, CHRIST IS BORN! By the grace of God, again this year we can celebrate the great mystery of … Continue reading Nativity Epistle
Homily: Practical Atheism
The man in the parable is not condemned for being wealthy. He isn’t condemned for his labor practices or how he treats the environment. ... The man in the parable is condemned for his practical atheism.