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The Tongue That Reveals the Heart
When Truth Becomes Poison and Love Alone Can Speak “He who hates his brother is a murderer.” ( 1 John 3:15 ) ⸻ Synopsis of Tonight’s Group on The Evergetinos Volume II Hypothesis XLIX Section H conclusion and Hypothesis XL Section A 1-3 There is a form of speech that wears the mask of righteousness and yet is born entirely of death. The Fathers tear this mask from our face. Mariam spoke what was true and was struck with leprosy. Truth did not save her. Because truth, when mi
Father Charbel Abernethy
Mar 303 min read


The Heart That Can No Longer Protect Itself
When repentance destroys indifference and makes a man responsible for all “Acquire the Spirit of peace and thousands around you will be saved.” St. Seraphim of Sarov There is a point in repentance where a man ceases to belong to himself. Until that moment he can still preserve distance. He can still pray and remain intact. He can still speak of love and yet remain protected from its consequences. He can still look at the suffering of the world and quietly reassure himself tha
Father Charbel Abernethy
Feb 94 min read
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