Being or Having?
I was watching a TV advert the other day. It was promoting a new smart TV that could display even…
The beauty of Orthodox Spirituality – Theosis
I do believe that the concept of theosis, or whatever word we want to use to describe what it stands…
The beauty of the Orthodox Spiritual Tradition
I became Orthodox over 21 years ago in great part because the beauty of the Orthodox spiritual Tradition spoke to…
Mission is means not end
Our bishop, His Grace Bishop Angaelos, posted a timely and necessary reminder to all those engaged in mission, and indeed…
Mission Weekend in Stoke
Over the weekend of Friday 2nd to Monday 5th October, Father Peter Farrington stayed in Staffordshire so that he could…
Forgive one another
It can often seem impossible for us to forgive others when they have hurt us, or hurt those about whom…
Overcoming Habitual Sin
I am always happy to receive correspondence from people around the world. Almost every day I receive messages on Facebook…
Wasting time, wasting life
From the earliest ages people have valued leisure time as a relief from work and business. Indeed the Greeks spoke…
A musical distraction
I was in the car yesterday evening taking my son to his guitar lesson. He turned the radio on and…
Spending the precious gift of time wisely
Every day that God gives us has 24 hours in it, 1440 minutes and 86,400 seconds. How we use those…