Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you. Eagerly enter into the treasure house that is within you, and so you will see the things that are in heaven; for there is but one single entry to them both. The ladder that leads to the Kingdom is hidden within your soul. — St Isaac the Syrian
Fr. Lazarus (Timothy) is still pulling people over the fence, and helping bring them through their grief, trauma, and troubles, to Christ our God. And he knows what it is to suffer, and has a heart to the sufferings of others. He is a great man of the living faith, and true church.
I met Fr. Lazarus briefly and later turned to him in a time of crisis. He was quick to answer, compassionate and knowledgeable. His expertise in theology, trauma counseling and his general way of trying to connect with me where I am has made a remarkable difference in my personal, professional and spiritual life. I am blessed to have him as a support and confidant and I continue to turn to him for guidance, advice and counseling as I need it.
“Only days after my wife of 46 years passed away from an aggressive form of cancer, a good friend strongly advised me to contact Dr. Timothy for help in my grief and sadness. I wrote him in the early morning hours that day, went to bed and by the time I woke up…. there on my computer was a letter from Dr. Timothy. Two sentences into the letter the torrent of tears began and I knew by the time I finished his letter I must talk to this man who wrote so clearly and deeply without platitudes and reaching into the very depth of my being, promising to take my hand and lead me through my sorrows to find God’s comfort and presence in this experience. He is still leading me and I thank God every day for his help through the grace of the gift given him by our Heavenly Father….”
Dr Tim is a kind and generous mentor who has faithfully enriched my life and the lives of many individuals. He has provided me with valuable spiritual guidance. He helped me to develop a chaplaincy that serves fire fighters and first responders. He helped me to recognize my orthodox leanings and guided me to my spiritual home in the traditional Roman Catholic Latin Rite. Most recently, Dr. Tim helped me to navigate through my brother’s long and painful terminal illness. This was one of the toughest time periods of my life. He was there for me during this difficult time, offering practical guidance and helping me to build my faith in Christ. I just can’t say enough good things about this man!
