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My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "I REJOICE IN MY SUFFERING" "The Saints," writes Saint John Chrysostom, "being lovers of the Lord, accepted with great willingness the tribulations for the sake of the Lord, and became more cheerful by these.Continue reading ““I REJOICE IN MY SUFFERING””

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE DEATH OF CHRIST AND HOW TO FACE DEATH Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His Holy Church, the holy Apostles, and the holy Fathers understand the tribulation and pain that death causesContinue reading “THE DEATH OF CHRIST AND HOW TO FACE DEATH”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. SPIRITUAL PAIN Spiritual pain is nothing else than the deep perception OF OUR SINFULNESS and the realization OF OUR SEPARATION FROM GOD. That is, spiritual pain IS REPENTANCE. Because "there will be tribulation and distressContinue reading “SPIRITUAL PAIN”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. PRAYER FOR THE DEAD "Pray one for another" (James 5:16). "Whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s" (Romans 14:8). "Love never faileth" (1 Corinthians 13:8). "Whatsoever ye shell ask in My name,Continue reading “PRAYER FOR THE DEAD”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "BY GRACE ARE YOU SAVED…" (Ephesians 2:8) The word "χάρις" ("grace") is used in Holy Scripture with different meanings. Sometimes is signifies the mercy of God: God "IS THE GOD OF ALL GRACE" (1Continue reading ““BY GRACE ARE YOU SAVED…” (Ephesians 2:8)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE SPIRITUAL BOND OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN PRAYER PRAYER IS THE manifestation of the Church’s life and the spiritual bond of its members with God in the Holy Trinity, and ofContinue reading “THE SPIRITUAL BOND OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN PRAYER”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY" (Ecclesiastes 1:2) The author of Ecclesiastes is the wise King Solomon, son of King David and builder of the Jerusalem Temple. In his old age King Solomon andContinue reading ““VANITY OF VANITIES, ALL IS VANITY.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Saint Cyril of Alexandria, commenting on John 1:23, writes: "We that are made worthy to participate in Him [the Holy Spirit], through faith in Christ we areContinue reading “THE SPIRITUAL POTENTIAL OF THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN”

My beloved spiritual brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. JOY AND GLADNESS "Fill our hearts with joy and gladness." The Divine Eucharist is a joyous celebration, and we cannot over-emphasize its joyous character. We thank and praise God for having freed us fromContinue reading “JOY AND GLADNESS”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. "THE ARENA OF THE VIRTUES" If one was to open up the spiritual treasure chest of the Church he would discover in it a plethora of priceless jewels and stones. Every Orthodox Christian has accessContinue reading “THE ARENA OF THE VIRTUES”””