Author Archives: Fr. Charles

“The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food at the right time.” In Psalm 145:14-20, we encounter an immense expression of God’s divine providence and compassion, reflecting the Orthodox understanding of our loving and … Continue reading →

“The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!” (Psalm 97:1) Our God reigns in majesty, clothed in light and splendour beyond all comprehension. The psalmist calls us to lift our hearts in praise and … Continue reading →

“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, … Continue reading →

The reading from the Wisdom of Solomon (12:13,16-19) reveals the nature of our God as the one true and sovereign Lord who cares for all creation. In these verses, we are given deeper insight into the attributes of God that … Continue reading →

“That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told … Continue reading →

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who tirelessly seeks out His sheep, and His love knows no bounds. In the Gospel of John, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John … Continue reading →

“If, then, we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him.” (Romans 6:8) St. Paul writes about a truth that lies at the very heart of our faith—we have died in Christ. This reality, though … Continue reading →

“The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are … Continue reading →

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16) In this single verse, we encounter the fullness of God’s love, as … Continue reading →

“…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is … Continue reading →