Like most converts to Orthodoxy, Molly was prepared with her answers and defenses when asked why she took this "strange road." More recently however, she is finding herself less drawn to defending her decision and more toward exhibiting the essence of Ort

In this episode, Molly says "For joy to be miraculous and healing to others, and ourselves, it must be irrational – independent of our circumstances, and fierce in its determination to combat darkness and despair with intentional hopefulness and light."

In this episode, Molly says "For joy to be miraculous and healing to others, and ourselves, it must be irrational – independent of our circumstances, and fierce in its determination to combat darkness and despair with intentional hopefulness and light."

Do the hardest things first, wrote Fr. Thomas Hopko, which is what Molly concentrates on in today's episode.

Do the hardest things first, wrote Fr. Thomas Hopko, which is what Molly concentrates on in today's episode.

Each of us struggle with our own deficiencies, but God is merciful.

Each of us struggle with our own deficiencies, but God is merciful.

Molly is learning that repentance and hope walk hand in hand.

A trip to the county fair ends up giving a lesson in the acquisition of peace in spite of the disturbing news around us.

Molly learns an unexpected lesson from St. Euphrosynos while reading a children's book to her daughter at bedtime.