17/07/2026
"They say that God’s timing is never early and never late—it is always exactly when it needs to be.
Tonight, I hit a milestone that I once thought might be impossible: 5 years clean.
Looking back at those first few weeks, I remember the physical pain and the fear of not knowing if I would make it through. During my journey, I was introduced to the spiritual tradition of the holy belt (Cincture) of the Panagia. I was given a ribbon that had touched it, and I held onto that blessing with everything I had. I truly believe that it was through that grace that I found the strength to heal and the clarity to carry on.
In the past few years, I have been blessed to connect with the brotherhood at Vatopedi, and tonight, I am honored to be able to venerate these beautiful icons of the Mother of God that have just arrived from their monastery.
I am an unworthy sinner, and I know that anything good in my life is not of my own doing, but a gift from Him. To anyone else out there who is struggling or feeling lost: you are never too far gone for grace to find you.
I am deeply grateful for the guidance and prayers that have helped me along this path. Today, I am simply grateful to be here, one day at a time, knowing we are nothing without Him.
Glory to God for all things."
Lord have mercy on me a unworthy sinner of your Grace and Love.