Only when we see our spiritual poverty, and the richness of God’s blessings, can we begin to build up eternal treasure. #wealth #sin #repentance https://old.bitchute.com/video/tysAqSE6HY12/
Author: Abbot Tryphon
I am abbot of All-Merciful Saviour Orthodox Monastery (ROCOR) on Vashon Island, WA. The island is a twenty minute ferry ride from West Seattle, and a fifteen minute crossing from Tacoma.
Surrounded by the Salish Sea, the island is some 87% undeveloped forest, with a rural population of around eleven thousand citizens. If you wish to contact me personally, you can email me at: abbottryphon@vashonmonks.com
Sunday December 1, 2024 / November 18, 2024 23rd Sunday after Pentecost. Tone six. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Martyr Platon of Ancyra (266). Martyr Romanus the Deacon of Caesarea and child-martyr Barulas of Antioch (303). St. Nicholas confessor, priest (1948). Martyrs Zacchaeus the Deacon and Alphaeus, of Caesarea in Palestine (303). Synaxis of All Saints of Estonia. St.
Climb Up To Heaven “It’s good when we reproach ourselves and humble ourselves. Many try to climb up to heaven by laying ascetic labors upon themselves, but don’t want to be humble. They don’t want to be humble. This is a wound – the wound of contemporary monasticism. Humble yourself!”
Full of Virtues “My child, try to complete your morning prayers, do your prostrations, and read the Gospel. In the evening read the Supplicatory Canon. Before retiring for the night, say your prayers again and do your prostrations. Remember God constantly! Always keep Him in mind. Say the Jesus Prayer
Holocaust on Hold The world is on the brink of nuclear war. What to do? “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 #wwiii #prayer #fasting Thursday November 28, 2024 / November 15, 2024 23rd Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Food with Oil
The Best Path “My child, always justify your brother and reproach yourself. Never justify your deeds. Learn to say, “Bless”—in other words, “Forgive me”—and humility will dwell within you. Have patience and overlook your brother’s faults, remembering God’s forbearance towards your own faults. Love as Jesus loves you and as
“Glory be to God for all things!” The parting words of St. John Chrysostom, great Father of the Church & author of a Divine Liturgy, before his repose from a 3-month-long death march in exile that he endured peacefully, despite it being the result of slander from the wealthy. (pictured:
Wholly Loved Tuesday November 26, 2024 / November 13, 2024 23rd Week after Pentecost. Tone five. Eve of the Nativity Fast. St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople (407). Martyrs Antoninus, Nicephorus, and Germanus of Caesarea in Palestine (308). Martyr Manetha of Caesarea in Palestine (308). New Martyr Damascene of Mt. Athos (1681). St. Bricius, bishop of Tours (444) and St. Quintianus,
Take Courage https://youtube.com/shorts/ffTXkB07THc?feature=share “Let us not be terrified by the tempests that come upon us, but let us take courage, knowing that though we sail on a sea of troubles, we have Jesus as our pilot.” – St. John Chrysostom Monday November 25, 2024 / November 12, 2024 23rd Week after
Are you failing as a Christian? It is time for your turnaround! #love #forgiveness #jesuschrist https://old.bitchute.com/video/ySTm1v3W4dzX/