The Spirit gives life, but community nurtures it. This week, as we approach the Feast of Pentecost, I can't shake the image of those first disciples huddled together in that upper room. They had experienced Christ's death and resurrection, they had witnessed His ascension into heaven, and yet… something was still missing. They were waiting, like seeds planted but not yet sprouted – full of potential but not yet alive in the way they were meant to be. And then came the wind. T

How one Orthodox mother and educator helped shape a haven where motherhood, faith, and healing walk hand in hand. Cristin Coats...

How One Presbytera’s Simple Coffee Stand Became a Sacred Space

We are all called to minister. We are all invited to partner with God in the healing of the world. But what does that look like for you? How do you discover your unique ministry?

Welcoming others into the life of the Church means making space for them in our communities, in our homes, and in our lives.

How a love for literature and Orthodoxy shape a store dedicated to the Good, True, and Beautiful.

This Lent, let's remember that repentance isn't just an individual journey—it's a communal one.

How one man turned struggle into strength through faith, resilience, and action by "staying in it" — and is now helping others do the same.

How one woman’s faith and determination built a community of hope for those in need.

This Lenten season, let's reflect on how the Lord may be inviting us to welcome those who have, until now, been lost.

How can laity help foster fellowship and deeper connections to Christ within their communities?

As we begin a new year, let's set our goals in alignment with the values of His Kingdom.

The story of how one man's experience with loss and grief led him to start a powerful ministry transforming the lives of young men.

Among all of the gifts we can give our children, the traditions of our faith are the greatest and most enduring.

How can we prepare room in our hearts to welcome Christ this Nativity fast?

Educational Resources & Activities A Very Patristix Christmas (video playlist) Patristix Patristix has a whole host of videos that you...

Your Kids Are Already Learning Exactly What You’re Teaching A lot of folks have reached out to OYM over the last couple of years asking for us to come up with a curriculum that could be widely accessible and used in a variety of contexts, ranging from Sunday school classes to youth group gatherings. This is understandable, given our digital age and the sheer volume of options that exist online. People want something they can trust, and I don’t fault them for this. While we do

The following is the full transcript of OYM’s interview with Mike Rascia. Read the article here . OYM :  Do you think there was a...

How One Parishioner’s Decades-Long Ministry is Strengthening Bonds and Guiding the Next Generation OYM was recently blessed to interview...

St. James, Brother of Our Lord On October 23, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. James, the brother of the Lord. St. James was, of course, an incredible man and he did many things worthy of honor: He was one of the seventy apostles sent by the Lord. He shared his inheritance with Jesus. He wrote the first Liturgy. He lived in total devotion to the teachings of Jesus, and he died a martyr’s death after being pushed from the roof of the temple and beaten with clubs. There are