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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.

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.

Eric concludes his series on peace and the Beatitudes.

Eric examines Christ's command to love our enemies, as well as the example and writings of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

Eric offers a few simple reflections on what Jesus means when he says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

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."

Eric reminds us that what we really hunger for is the righteousness of God.

Eric explains what it means to be truly meek.

Eric tackles the next rung on the ladder of the Beatitudes, exploring what it means to spiritually mourn.

Eric examines what it means to be "poor in spirit."

Eric explains why, for the sake of our spiritual lives, we would do well to mirror the simplicity of children.

Eric uses the occasion of a new school year to reflect a bit on what conversion means for the Orthodox Christian.

Eric lays the groundwork for subsequent episodes, explaining what he means by "peace" and why it is important.