The Orthodox Approach to Mission

A lecture given on the theme of Orthodoxy and mission: what is the 'mission' of the Orthodox Christian, and what does it mean to be a missionary in the modern world?

On prayer as the source from which all good comes

A brief reflection on the nature of prayer as the source of all blessing in Christian endeavour.

A brief word on celibacy

This text reflects on the nature of the celibate life, particularly as it is understood as a vocation granted by God.

Ascetic: Reflections on the Way of Self-Sacrifice

A sustained dialogue, alternating between poem and reflection, recounting the interactions of a young diciple and an elder, on the contours of the ascetic life.

True Joy

A brief reflection on the nature of true and spiritual joy.