A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us, written by Brother Luke.

Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.

How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?

A question recently posed at the mission caused Fr. Nicolaie to recall an experience he had when he was a teacher in Romania; and to reflect on how we each have our very own occasional "Emmaus" roads.

Frank (or Isaac, in the Church), a regular member of the community, passed away suddenly near the end of March. A mixup with his phone provided the community with the chance to learn of his passing, and opened the door for his daughter to share her grief with others who also loved her father.

A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.

Do you miss breakfast on Sunday? Today, Martha takes a look at the gift of a relaxing breakfast on Saturday and preparing for the Holy Eucharist.

In this episode of Wheat Wine and Oil, Martha contrasts Orthodox Advent with the secular holiday season. She also shares a fasting recipe. [Open in new window]

Martha begins the new year listing a few basics she hopes her children learn before entering adulthood.

Martha is back, and she recounts what she has been doing since her last episode, including experiencing a car crash, preparing mercy meals, and celebrating a wedding.

Join Martha for a couple of anecdotes, more tips to simplify your Lenten meals and words from the Lenten Triodion. (15:40)

Puzzled about what to give the foodies on your list? Join Martha for some gift ideas that can meet every skill level and interest and possibly keep you out of the mall!

Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac.

The Nativity fast begins soon and the "season" gets started. Martha has some helpful insight for all of us as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of Christ.

Martha compares the scars on her hands that she acquired during culinary school to the spiritual scars that she has acquired during Lent.

Join Martha for a look at traditional ways to break our Lenten fast and some good suggestions for your Pascha basket!

Martha reminds us that the reason we cook is for love.

the ruling is "a knife in the back of libraries," claiming that authors won't write new books if libraries lend digital books for free #

the low-stakes internet mystery to identify the only unknown celebrity on a shower curtain pattern is solved after four years #

Linus Åkesson just casually being amazing again #

Green Day collaborated with BRAIN to demake their 1994 album in 15 obscure formats, including Game Boy, Teddy Ruxpin, wax cylinder, and player piano roll #

all of this year's XOXO talks were stellar, but this is the only one that comes with a newly-launched archive of nearly-lost artwork #

The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel's clearheaded "endorsement of democracy, solving problems, and Kamala Harris" #

in some cases, Meta is automatically creating the pages #

he has an extraordinary memory, reliving the stories behind a beautifully simple song #

a dozen surprise new games released to everyone at the same time on a regular schedule #

anything out of frame is immediately forgotten, making it very dream-like and surreal to explore #

So, what’s the deal with clerical dress and monastic habits? Do they really matter?

Fr. Lawrence talks about the societal lies that Pascha reveals.

The decrees and canons of the Provincial and Ecumenical Councils today often sound odd in our modern ears.

The Feast of the Elevation of the Cross could also be called The Feast of Byzantium.

Fr. Lawrence Farley is convinced that his culture knows absolutely nothing about the true meaning of Christmas.

Despite his often being stigmatized by later generations as “Doubting Thomas” there is nothing in his past record to indicate such a defect of character.