• 20.03.2025

Deep Roots of Patriotism: Memory, Tradition, and the Flag

The memory of a beloved priest emerges here as the foundation for cultivating a profound, spiritual patriotism that is rooted not only in civic duty but also in a love for the parental figure symbolizing care, wisdom, and spiritual strength. This memory reminds us that true love for the Motherland begins with remembering the foundations laid by our ancestors and spiritual fathers. As one source states, “Where does the Motherland begin? – we sang in our childhood. Love for the Motherland begins with love for our parents. The word ‘patriotism’ comes from the Latin word pater – father. And the Russian word ‘Fatherland’? The second beginning of the Motherland is the love for the faith of our ancestors, and indeed for the memory of our ancestors. Russia is a country with a great past, an incomprehensible present, and a very hazy future. Without faith, it is hard to raise a patriot. Faith cultivates conscience. A person without conscience cannot love the Motherland; they can only use it, and sometimes even sell it.” (source: 1746_8729.txt).

• 20.03.2025

Sacred Maternal Imagery in Online Prayers

• 20.03.2025

A Tender Conversation with the Divine

Prayer calms our soul because, in it, we surrender our worries and concerns into the hands of the One who always hears our call and responds with love and care. When we sincerely turn to God, we feel His presence as if He is nearby, ready to listen to every plea and comfort us in difficult times. This presence gives us inner peace and confidence, knowing that our pain and suffering do not go unnoticed.

• 20.03.2025

Duty Over Self: Sacrifice and True Morality

When personal life is placed above obligations to God and the Motherland, a profound moral conflict arises, linking individual interests with the higher ethical principles of sacrifice and duty. One of the central problems is the choice between personal safety and the sacred call to self-sacrifice, which demands the readiness to forego oneself in favor of a higher purpose and the collective interests of society. When a person prioritizes personal gains first, they thereby reject the notion of serving not only their loved ones but also the higher ideals embedded in spiritual and national identity.

• 20.03.2025

The Cleansing Power of the Virgin's Spiritual Beauty

The transformative force of spiritual beauty, embodied in the image of the Mother of God, primarily works through purifying the soul of sinful tendencies and awakening the aspiration for high moral perfection. Her influence is manifested through a multi-stage process in which a person, upon recognizing their sinfulness, begins to feel remorse, and the touch of the radiant grace emanating from Her becomes a stimulus for inner renewal.