the task of the Church

The first and greatest task of the Church in our modern culture is just to be the Church.

Really be the Church in the fullness of all that this means.

We do not exist to prop up the claims of the state or the claims of the culture. We don’t exist in order to make the world a better place…

The modern challenge is the ancient challenge and that is to be an ancient Christian in the midst of a modern world : to live in union with God in small little and humble ways, moment by moment : loving : forgiving : lending : sharing and keeping Jesus’ commandments and it’s gonna work out. It’s gonna be fine.

That is what Pascha means. We can live like this because God has raised Jesus from the dead. I freely give you all things.

Christ is Risen.

Father Stephen Freeman excerpt taken from the video below. Watch it. It is worth your time.

Father Stephen Freeman : The Modern Challenge


as you treat the soul

The relationship between soul and mind is formed over a lifetime by the nature of their interaction while in the body. St. Anthony makes an important and instructive observation. “Just as you treat the soul while it is in the body, so it will treat you on leaving the body.”

Stephen Muse : Treasure in Earthen Vessels

Through the lens of eternity :: this is needfully important