Priests, as shepherds, must leaving the ninety-nine for the one. The work of the Church is to seek out the lost sheep, and bring them into the fold. The modern mission of the Church is to go out into the community and find those who are lost. Many who were
Category: The Morning Offering
“No matter how great the problem, no matter how great the sorrow, no matter how great the tribulation, the believer never throws down their arms, thinking God has left them. No! God helps people. As long as people do not leave God.” – St. Ephraim of Katounakia @abbottryphon God Helps
Neither Self-esteem or Self-hatred Humility does not require we think poorly of ourselves, nor be given over to self-loathing. Just as we must not be over-lauding ourselves, we must not sink to a state of self-loathing, for both states have their basis in the ego. I would be the last
We feast in love for God and neighbor. God is with us! Let’s live like it! @abbottryphon Love Keeps Focus #nativity #christmas #love #Jesus ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon
Keeping Company with Fellow Christians It is easy to feel trapped by our bad habits. We don’t like certain behavioral patterns that have become habitual, and we feel helpless in our attempt to change. Growing as Christians is often fraught with failure, and we find ourselves stuck. Our spiritual progress
From the cave to the cross, and from heaven to earth, God is with us forever. Christ is born! Glorify Him! https://www.brighteon.com/fa103fbc-1c84-4c35-bd89-78588a9f6776 @abbottryphon The Future of Humankind #nativity #Christmas #God #jesus ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon – Abbot Tryphon
The Nativity Sermon by Saint John Chrysostom “I behold a new and wondrous mystery! My ears resound to the shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but loudly chanting a heavenly hymn! The angels sing! The archangels blend their voices in harmony! The cherubim resound their joyful praise! The Seraphim exalt
Make ready your heart. @abbottryphon Are You Prepared? #nativity #fast #feast #Jesus #Christmas ♬ original sound – Abbot Tryphon – Abbot Tryphon
The Holy Nativity and the Condescension of God Those of us who observe the Julian Calendar are now about to complete the Nativity Fast, where we have abstained from meat, eggs, dairy products, anger, envy and other habits, for the sake of promoting the discipline of the soul. We are
I have good news and bad news: it’s all about priorities.