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it was posted in the one of the Reddit orthodox subreddits. I’m not sure what to make of it. :/

With what’s going on between Israel and Iran. It’s hard to stay focused on “do not be anxious” about wars and rumors of war.

*Orthodox only please* Question: what is the secret of the Kingdom?

(while yes I know that some of this has to do with my thyroid or hormones I was just wanting to ask a question) is it normal to feel more I guess scrupulous during Lent? Is it being Christ is “drawing near to us”? I feel like I’ve been sleeping and woke up. i guess i could explain it like I...

orthodox only please So I think I may have postpartum hormone issue or postpartum thyroid issue going on. I’ll be calling my doctor on Monday no worries. however in the meantime, the anxiety caused by it makes me wonder some things. so I have read about anxiety being the work of the evil one...

Orthodox only please. I read this today: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-plans-brief-lawmakers-house-chairman-warns/story?id=107232293 And am trying not to be scared.

My anxiety has gotten way worse. I’m not sure if it’s because of hormones, social isolation, lack of sleep, or lack of faith but I almost had a panic attack on the way to my baby’s doctor’s appointment. Please pray for me.

So, Luke 6:25; can someone explain? If someone is happy with their life does that mean that they will be woeful later? For example I am well fed, will hunger later? I am “rich” in multiple ways…have I already received my comfort? It worries me. I hope I make sense. God bless you all. Also, my...

Overshoot: Why It’s Already Too Late To Save Civilization Thoughts?

Overshoot: Why It’s Already Too Late To Save Civilization Thoughts?

Overshoot: Why It’s Already Too Late To Save Civilization Thoughts?

So, after a baby is baptized and receives their cross…how do they wear them? I don’t want my child to be strangled…is the cross just pinned on touching skin? Silly question I know. Ah well. Orthodox only please

About the politics, about the hierarchs, about the war in Ukraine. I pray that the war stops peacefully. I read that the some Elders and saints say that Ukraine shouldn’t be talking with the US? Or how if there isn’t a war it’ll be NWO? Or how if there is it’ll be people who want it to stay the...

So I’m thinking about buying a diptych for my baby’s nursery. Only thing is, it says it’s a wedding diptych but its medium size (Diptych: Virgin of Kazan and Jesus Christ the Teacher in blue velvet case, medium icons - Wedding Set) and only 5.75 X 10 inches open. Would this be okay? I...

Turkey closed the Black Sea. I read that they closed the dam. Euphrates and Tigris are drying up. The nation of Israel will be destroyed 70 years after its conception? It’s going on 74 years now. And now tensions between Greece and Turkey are very very high again. Thoughts? Because I really...

I’m back lol so I’d thought I’d share a nice story for all of you. so I recently moved from Germany to Maryland. It’s been ok but kinda busy. Like all moves. The churches near me are all around 45 minutes or more away. well…what’s cool is this: I met my Godmother in Germany bc she was my...

I’m curious if I’m struggling with acedia. I mean, I think we all do on some level but I’m trying to figure out if my situation is actually acedia. So, some examples are given that monks would be despondent and desire to go to different monasteries. Now (I am of course no monk lol) but I find...

Could American Evangelicals Spot the Antichrist? Here Are the Biblical Predictions click for article. Edit: just thought this was an interesting article. I think the whole point is to not worship political leaders.

Hello everyone, I got back from the Gutenberg Museum today with a friend and I happened to purchase an art print of the Gutenberg Bible (Gutenberg-Shop Herzlich willkommen im Gutenberg-Shop!). It is the beginning of the Gospel of St. John in color. However, as I was paying for it I don’t even...

Since tomorrow is the Feast of Pentecost, I was going to cense my home. However, some references (such as here: Censing at Home. Fr. John Whiteford) state that the head of the household is to do it. However, my husband is not Orthodox. Would I still cense my home as if I were the head of the...