The Worship of Self
The psalm for today says… I will praise You with my whole heart. This is an entirely life-giving aspiration. The…
The Poison of Racism
I am priest of the Coptic Orthodox Church, but I am entirely English in my ethnic and cultural background. I…
Evangelism as a lifestyle
I was asked to speak on this subject for an audio conference with some folk serving in the missionary ministry…
An early Nativity Homily
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.` The prophet Isaiah, speaking…
Personal Reflections on the Coptic Orthodox Tradition of Prayer
I have been an Orthodox Christian, a member of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, for over 21 years. I…
Step outside…
I wrote this a little while ago and posted it on my old blog. It still represents my views. I…
Supporting Missionary service among British people
I was in Stoke a week ago. This is one of the areas where I am working in the St…
Everything is Liturgy
The priest turns to the congregation and hearing the words, Depart in peace, the people are released into the world…
What about spiritual growth?
In this process of losing weight and becoming more healthy, so that I can be of use in these last…
More of the beauty of Orthodox Spirituality – Theosis
Does it need repeating again? Theosis is not the changing of our human essence into the divine essence. No creature…