Knowing What is the Right Thing to Do: A Monk’s Encounter with the Holy Theotokos
As writers and artists we can easily lose sight of the goal, the vision, of our work here on earth–we can lose sight of the Way.
As writers and artists we can easily lose sight of the goal, the vision, of our work here on earth–we can lose sight of the Way.
Canadian artist and writer Michael O’Brian’s letter to fellow writers and artists is all about the creation of art and spiritual practice–in essence, becoming saints.
Christ is the Logos, the Eternal Tao, the One Who Is. Christ is therefore the Way of creating. In His image, how must we create?
Father Seraphim Rose was a monk, priest, and a powerful writer. He believed he had a small window of time to write before the apocalypse.
Living a poetic life is indeed for everyone–not just for writers and composers. St. Porphyrios says that poetic hearts embrace love and sense it deeply.
This post is all about the most important realization for any creative work, for any endeavour–indeed for life itself: That, above all, you are loved.
Thomas Merton shows us what it means to become our true selves, that is becoming a saint. What does that mean for you and me?
Ivan Ilyin has a lot to say about creating culture. Here are some quotes and commentary on art and participating in the Kingdom of God.
In this post, Arvo Pärt shows us what it means to create art as a product of spiritual practice. That creativity and humility are interconnected.
Henri Nouwen shows us how to be a light to others through the movement of regret to gratitude. A guide for living a creative life.
Father Antony Paul