The release of Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, has reignited a conversation that has steadily moved from the fringes of society into mainstream culture: Are we alone in the universe? But Spielberg is not merely asking a scientific question. He is asking a theological one. Recently, Roman Catholic priest…

What if every secret thought you’ve ever had was suddenly displayed for the world to see? Not just your actions. Not just the mistakes people already know about. But every hidden resentment. Every selfish motive. Every lustful thought. Every jealous impulse. Every bitterness you’ve carefully concealed behind a smile. How…

One of the most significant differences between Orthodox Christianity and much of modern Protestantism concerns the Lord’s Supper. Is Holy Communion merely a symbolic memorial of Christ’s sacrifice, or does the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ? This is one of the most significant theological…

There are moments in life when the veil feels thin. Perhaps it is standing beside the bed of a dying loved one as they take their final breath. Perhaps it is hearing a child sing “Holy God” for the first time during the Divine Liturgy. Perhaps it is those moments…

There are moments in life when a memory comes crashing back into your mind out of nowhere. Maybe you’re driving to work. Maybe you’re lying awake at 2:00 in the morning. Maybe you’re praying. And suddenly, there it is. That thing you did. That person you hurt. That lie you…

There are certain questions that seem simple on the surface but reveal something much deeper underneath. One of those questions is this: Did Mary have other children besides Jesus? For many Christians, the answer appears obvious. After all, the Gospels mention the “brothers” and “sisters” of Jesus. If the Bible…

Few subjects in Orthodox Christianity generate as much fascination, debate, confusion, and sometimes even fear as the topic of tollhouses. For some Orthodox Christians, tollhouses are an unquestionable reality taught throughout the history of the Church. For others, they are merely symbolic imagery found in monastic literature. Still others reject…

Something troubling is happening in our culture, and it has very little to do with politics. Across much of the developed world, many young men are struggling. They are less likely to attend college than previous generations. More likely to report loneliness. Less likely to participate in the workforce. Less…