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?

One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.

Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.

The dynamis of Theophany is towards new life and communion. We see this in the community, as God is bringing healing to Jacob, while also opposing the flattening (or "alienation of the spirit") that so often happens in modern culture.

Members of the community reflect on the margins of our existence; where seemingly-forgotten people dwell; and yet, in the margins is where they find their faith strengthening...

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.

St. Gregory Palamas believed in beholding through prayer the uncreated energies of God. A young volunteer reveals to the community that this is not one quick event that pierces the soul. It is rather an encounter for the whole day.

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.

Father Nicolai reflects on recent hopeful learnings in the community.

The church is called today to care for life, to offer an open space where the soul of man can pray and sing, and have an encounter with Christ, who listens to us from the cross.

Brother Luke shares three stories from community life.

Fr. Nicolaie invites us to join the community in looking into the eyes of the Theotokos from a humble position at the feet of her icon; and to live ascetically in a way that opens our own eyes to charity and mercy.

Martha begins a series addressing the topic of hospitality. Join her today for a look at feeding teenagers and the blessing we can find being hospitable to others.

Today Martha discusses some of her favorite fall things and one of her very favorite saints. The recipe she mentions for Cinnamon Apple Cake can be found HERE. The other web site she mentioned was epicurious.com.

Today looking forward to St Bridget’s feastday, Martha relives some of her culinary training and how it and a well-stocked pantry can help.

As we enter the Dormition fast, Martha reflects on her summer, motherhood, and our Most Holy Theotokos.

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.

Martha offers a suggestions for planning Lenten menus and then compares a favorite, reliable cooking spoon to the saints from who she seeks intercessory prayers.

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

Our kitchens serve many functions; there we prepare celebrations and we heal wounds. We nourish ourselves and others. Today Martha shares some observations about her own kitchen.

Martha addresses the preparation and anticipation for the Nativity in our kitchens, and elsewhere. Here is the link to the recipe for preserved lemons.

The Pudding's deep analysis of 10 years of fanfic ships on AO3 #

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 #

a useful case study given the current debacle stemming from WordPress's "benevolent dictator for life" model #

short horror story in the form of a series of 1999-era screenshots about a Windows screensaver simulating life on an island #

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.

What does the Orthodox Church think about gay sex? The official answer is not hard to find.

Fr. Lawrence says it is safe to say that the allegorical method has fallen upon hard times in the scholarly world.

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