The Ways of the HeartShawarma with all the fixings!The other day I was sitting on a bench in the park. I was coming back from the market and, as my hands were full of bags, I stopped for a few minutes to rest. An acquaintance, around 60-something,...Jenica Gavrilă19 Oct. 202615
The Ways of the HeartHow did we come to lose this love?I must tell you... I must! It was evening, I had just gotten home from work, when I heard a knock at the door. I opened it and it was our neighbor. She had in her hand a plate with a few pieces of...Jenica Gavrilă8 Oct. 202616
The Ways of the HeartEvery sigh can be a prayer.Wonderful and unforeseen are the works of the Lord with us! In my youth, like many others, I read the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and told myself: "How beautiful it used to be…". And with that...Jenica Gavrilă29 Sep. 202614
The Ways of the HeartA Different Kind of PeaceMy heart beats at an unknown rhythm. It's interesting that even my smartwatch has been signaling to me for a week now that my heart rate has dropped below the normal limit. And this, ever since the...Jenica Gavrilă15 Sep. 20269
The Ways of the HeartAnd what did you suppose, that I was oblivious?God comes where all certainties end. My heart has been urging me for some time to tell you about my encounter with Grandpa. To place him before everyone, like a child who finds a treasure and shouts...Jenica Gavrilă7 Sep. 202614
The Ways of the Heart"If you see a drunk priest in the ditch..."Last Sunday, at the church gate, I heard two pious ladies discussing in quite a loud tone. It seemed inappropriate, considering the place and the fact that we had just come out of the Liturgy. But,...Jenica Gavrilă3 Sep. 202611
The Ways of the Heart"Țenica, what is this that is frozen?"Three times the thought came to me to write to you, and three times I waited. The fourth time it overcame me. A beautiful victory this time, because my heart was filled with joy. Perhaps you, too,...Jenica Gavrilă22 Aug. 202610
The Ways of the HeartThis is how I learned the joy found within suffering.Do you remember those cartoons with Memo the Robot? Does "The Book of Books" ring a bell? Those like me, from the old league (or perhaps just born earlier) understand. Well, our daughter and Memo...Jenica Gavrilă10 Aug. 20269
The Ways of the HeartThe Man TrapThis text is a trap! A trap to catch men in Christ's net! Or, if you wish, an outstretched hand as an invitation to write to us. Come with your joys and sorrows to us! Tell us your stories! We don't...Jenica Gavrilă30 Iul. 202618
The Ways of the HeartMy First Encounter with Mount AthosDo you still remember that time when we still received packages at the Post Office and letters? When there were those pencils we used to moisten on our lips and were eternally naturally...Jenica Gavrilă13 Iul. 202610
The Ways of the HeartOn the SeashoreIt's 6 AM... I'm walking on the seashore and I can't help but think how wonderfully the Lord made everything... So much beauty! So much peace! Why don't we manage to engrave them deep in our hearts,...Jenica Gavrilă27 Iun. 202610
The Ways of the HeartTrue CharityAlmost every time I only chose to grumble... too tired of the lie told at almost every street corner by those waiting for a penny. Or perhaps it is precisely this thought that nurtures my...Jenica Gavrilă17 Iun. 202622
