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The Grammar of the Heart — Reflection VI
When Prayer Becomes a Way of Seeing “The remembrance of Jesus, combined with heartfelt fervor, will destroy all the enchantments of our thoughts.” — St. Hesychios the Priest We usually begin prayer by thinking that prayer is something we do. We set aside time. We say words. We keep a rule. We read the Psalms. We stand before an icon. We invoke the name of Jesus. We become distracted and begin again. All of this is necessary. But after many years another possibility begins to
Father Charbel Abernethy
5 days ago7 min read
The Grammar of the Heart — Reflection V
What the Heart Knows by Suffering “The knowledge of the Cross is concealed in the sufferings of the Cross.” — St. Isaac the Syrian There are things we know only after they have happened to us. Before suffering, we may possess the words. After suffering, we begin to know what they mean. This distinction has become increasingly important to me. For much of our lives we assume that understanding precedes experience. We learn something, comprehend it, and then perhaps apply it. T
Father Charbel Abernethy
5 days ago6 min read
The Ones Whose Names Are Almost Forgotten
The hidden servants by whom the Kingdom is quietly carried “And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities… and many others, who provided for him out of their means.” — Luke 8:1–3 It is easy to pass over these three verses. Saint Luke tells us that Jesus “went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God.” The Twelve were with Him. But then the Evangelist turns our attention,
Father Charbel Abernethy
Oct 134 min read
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