What God is Not

This week Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia reflect on another prayer by the lake. They talk about the wisdom in the poem and how our enemies cause us to turn back to Christ.

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Prayers by the Lake

This week Fr. Michael and Mother Natalia reflect on the first prayer from the Prayers by the Lake by St. Nikolai of Ochrid.

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Prayers by the Lake
Prayer 1 -...

This week Mother Natalia reflects on a talk she gave and a talk she heard at that same conference. She reflects on a passage from the Gospel of John, where Jesus talks about peace and forgiveness in seemingly rapid fire fashion. She then shares how interior peace and forgiveness help us rest in the Father.

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This week we're joined by special guest, Mother Gabriella. Mother Natalia and Mother Gabriella reflect on the recent tonsure of Sister Marta and Sister Thekla. 

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The Journey of Monastic Life

This week Mother Natalia takes inspiration from spiritual direction she's given and talks about the importance of silence and looking for God throughout the day. She gives practical examples of incorporating silence into the day, whether it's 5 minutes in the car or while you're working. She talks about looking for God in the things that bring you joy, like hikes, fall leaves...