Seeking Peace
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says that peacemakers are blessed because they will be called children of God. A freelance writer, husband, father, and Orthodox Christian, Eric Simpson reflects on what it means to be a peacemaker in our personal lives, as well as in our ...
In the Beatitudes, Jesus says that peacemakers are blessed because they will be called children of God. A freelance writer, husband, father, and Orthodox Christian, Eric Simpson reflects on what it means to be a peacemaker in our personal lives, as well as in our families, communities, cities, culture, nation, and world.
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A Post-Christmas Christmas Story
A kind and generous response to a Christmas emergency prompts ...
A kind and generous response to a Christmas emergency prompts Eric to reflect on the concept of hospitality. He explains that the Christian practice of hospitality is to honor other people as if their needs are our own needs.
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Revival and Resurrection
Eric reminds us that being born again is not merely ...
Eric reminds us that being born again is not merely a onetime event that is evidenced by the absence of bad behaviors; rather, it's a mystery that begins in baptism and is renewed in the mystery of the Eucharist.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Nine
Eric concludes his series on peace and the Beatitudes.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Eight
Eric examines Christ's command to love our enemies, as well ...
Eric examines Christ's command to love our enemies, as well as the example and writings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Seven
Eric shares his reflections on the seventh Beatitude, on what ...
Eric shares his reflections on the seventh Beatitude, on what peace is and isn't, and on the soldier as a symbol of the peacemaker.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Six
Eric offers a few simple reflections on what Jesus means ...
Eric offers a few simple reflections on what Jesus means when he says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Five
Eric explains that where mercy is "love in action," self-righteousness ...
Eric explains that where mercy is "love in action," self-righteousness is "an attempt to draw one's attention away from one's true self."
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Four
Eric reminds us that what we really hunger for is ...
Eric reminds us that what we really hunger for is the righteousness of God.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Three
Eric explains what it means to be truly meek.
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Peace in the Beatitudes - Part Two
Eric tackles the next rung on the ladder of the ...
Eric tackles the next rung on the ladder of the Beatitudes, exploring what it means to spiritually mourn.
