January 4, 2026 – Sermon on the Sunday of the Holy Fathers

Sermon for the Sunday before the Nativity of Christ – Orthodox teaching Orthodox theology sermon Bible explanation reflections on the Gospel Christian suffering Christian forgiveness prayer in difficult times how to pray fear and faith spiritual guidance the meaning of repentance the meaning of love – Orthodox spirituality Orthodox Church interpretation of Holy Scripture how to overcome anxiety a modern understanding of the Gospel Orthodox confession spiritual peace healing of the soul humility God's will why God allows suffering – “how to find peace through prayer” “the Orthodox explanation of suffering” “what the Gospel means today” “how to strengthen faith in trials” “the Orthodox view of forgiveness” “why we suffer spiritually” “how to combat anxiety with prayer”