Candlewax and Hedgehogs – Groundhog Day

Candlewax and Hedgehogs – Groundhog Day

Candlewax and Hedgehogs—a peculiar way to entitle an article, I’ll admit. But both have their associations with the second day of February. The first is more important so we’ll begin there. The second day of February is one of the 12 great feasts, and is also...
WHY ARE VIGIL LAMPS LIT BEFORE ICONS?

WHY ARE VIGIL LAMPS LIT BEFORE ICONS?

By: Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich To those who ask: WHY ARE VIGIL LAMPS LIT BEFORE ICONS? First—because our faith is light. Christ said: I am the light of the world (John 8:12). The light of the vigil lamp reminds us of that light by which Christ illumines our souls....
Breaking the Cycle of Consumerism

Breaking the Cycle of Consumerism

Here are some practical suggestions to help break the cycle of enslavement and the bad use of money: First of all, reflect. Do take time and ask yourself about your money. What do you spend it on? What don’t you spend it on? As an example, many people, without...