God's plan from eternity redeems sinners through Jesus, granting adoption into God's family, forgiveness of sins, and an eternal inheritance sealed by the Holy Spirit

Not even King Herod's tyrannical attempts to thwart God's plan through mass murder can stop God's will from being done, showing us that it is always better for us when we choose to participate in God's will instead of going our own way.

The first recorded Christmas sermon, given by St. John Chrysostom in AD 386, was read for the congregation at the Christmas Day service on December 25, 2025.

The birth of Jesus in a manger brings good news of salvation for all people, first proclaimed to lowly shepherds and extending to us as those favored by God.

God is not looking for false piety, but radical trust in his promises and providence through Jesus Christ.

An exploration of a Byzantine Icon of the Annunciation, detailing its symbolic elements and highlighting the Blessed Virgin Mary's role as the God-bearer.

Even when life doesn't go like we expect, we can trust that Jesus Christ gives our struggles and sufferings true and lasting purpose.

An exploration of the Icon of John the Baptist by Theophanes the Greek that shows that Christians are to act as living icons reflecting God's goodness and righteousness in Christ.

Repentance is not self-improvement. It is the reception of God's righteousness in Jesus Christ.