Author Archives: Fr. Charles

Imitating our Lord Jesus Christ

Posted on 24 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

The Christian life takes its shape from the person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God who took our flesh and healed our nature. The Apostle sets a clear pattern for us: “Be imitators of me, as I am of … Continue reading →

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Augustine on Perseverance and Grace

Posted on 15 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

“I assert, therefore, that the perseverance by which we persevere in Christ even to the end is the gift of God; … Therefore it is uncertain whether any one has received this gift so long as he is still alive.” … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Nasty Email From Johnson City

Posted on 12 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

I have been receiving these types of email for a few years now. I usually do not respond to most of them because of the filth they contain. For nearly a month, this individual has pelted me almost daily with … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Under the Cross

Posted on 12 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

“My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation. Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble” (Sirach 2:1–2). These words, preserved in the Septuagint and cherished by … Continue reading →

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On Cultivating Godly Friendship

Posted on 9 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

In the spiritual life of a Christian, genuine companionship is far from a peripheral matter. It is central to the human vocation, for we are made in the image and likeness of the Triune God. In the world today, true … Continue reading →

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Sustained by the Gift of Perseverance

Posted on 6 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

Though the way may seem unending, the Lord grants the grace to endure. Trust that each moment of steadfast faith is blessed from above and brings you nearer the goal. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is made … Continue reading →

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Perseverance in the Trial

Posted on 5 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

Growth is forged not in a comfortable lifestyle, but in the crucible of trials—stand fast today in quiet confidence. Each challenge faced is a step deeper into endurance, each moment of faith edging you nearer to the promise kept. “My … Continue reading →

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Strength in the Climb

Posted on 4 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

Do not measure your worth by the ease of the path, but by the faith with which you climb. The ascent may be steep, but every upward step is seen and sustained by God. “The Lord is faithful, who will … Continue reading →

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The Apostolic Identity and Exclusive Continuity of the Eastern Orthodox Church

Posted on 4 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

The Eastern Orthodox Church is not a denomination, a sect, a branch, or a reimagining of early Christianity. She is the original Church founded by our Lord Jesus Christ, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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After the Storm, the Crown

Posted on 3 August 2025 by Fr. Charles

Though the trials you face may feel overwhelming, they are but passing storms—not permanent walls. Steadfast in faith, walk forward assured that the calm and reward prepared for you will arrive. “My grace is sufficient for thee: for power is … Continue reading →

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