Glorious! —The PaTRAM Institute’s Latest Recording, “Teach Me Thy Statutes”
Even if you know little or nothing about Russian sacred music, you will understand the truth of his assessment by listening just once to this hymn.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Aug 11, 2018 | Eastern Church, Featured, Music |
Even if you know little or nothing about Russian sacred music, you will understand the truth of his assessment by listening just once to this hymn.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Jul 15, 2018 | America, Culture, Featured, Social Teaching |
A society cannot exist without good boundaries. A person cannot live a good life without good boundaries.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Jun 15, 2018 | Eastern Church, Faith, Featured, Music |
Each of these four compositions, as with all of Pärt’s work, is a journey into the heart and soul of a great composer.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Jun 3, 2018 | Featured, Spirituality |
Once I returned to the Church, I came to realize that calling on the Holy Mother of God at that moment had kept me from harm.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | May 14, 2018 | Catholic Church, Eastern Church, Featured, Saints, Spirituality |
Through this elderly priest, I received guidance I did not expect and grace that comforted and strengthened me and healed the wounds of my heart and soul.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | May 2, 2018 | Books, Eastern Church, Featured, Saints |
To free ourselves from anger, we must trust God and forgive the debts that we believe others owe us.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Apr 24, 2018 | Books, Culture, Faith, Featured |
If you read only one book on the Apocalypse, read this one.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Mar 12, 2018 | Books, Eastern Church, Featured, Spirituality |
Together, they help us to turn away from sin and the world and turn instead toward Jesus Christ and heaven.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Mar 5, 2018 | Books, Eastern Church, Featured, Spirituality |
The Publicans Prayer Book now bears the distinction of being the most comprehensive Byzantine book for personal prayer available.
Read MorePosted by Rev. Kevin Bezner | Feb 16, 2018 | Eastern Church, Featured, Music |
I have heard no other recording of chant—Byzantine, Gregorian, or Russian—that is more prayerful or contemplative
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