August 6th - Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ "The Transfiguration is an image that draws our attention to the fact that we are responsible ourselves, collectively and individually, with the transfiguration of the whole cosmos, that is, by bringing it to the state of 'a new heaven and new earth'". In the 10th episode of the "Orthodox Icons Explained" series, Fr. John explains the icon of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. Read the full transcript of this speech here: https://o

Robert Edward Grant reflects on Jesus as an avatar and recalls the Dalai Lama’s claim that records exist in Tibet of Jesus traveling there during his lost years. He shares how Jesus’ teachings brought forth the gospel as a message of compassion and self-awareness, emphasizing “judge not, lest you judge yourself.” Robert Grant explains that humanity’s struggles often come not from disliking others but from disliking themselves, and that transcending narcissism becomes the first doorway into highe