God Beyond The Brain
“Theoretical knowledge is gained everywhere, but no progress is attained. The Orthodox Church does not push harder on the pedal of theoretical knowledge, but rather on the pedal of ‘experience.’ One can see that through experience you gain abundant knowledge, and you don’t know its source. Theologians come to be refreshed by the fervent ones, who are simple according to the judgment of men; they don’t have much theoretical knowledge, but are continuously in the presence of God. If the branch [of the Vine] asks for abundant life, it will be bestowed on it abundantly. For the Savior says, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). If there is no way, there is no ascent; if there is no truth, there is no knowledge; if there is no life, there is no living.'”
Elder Arsenie Papacioc
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Featuring the song: “The Great Doxology” by All-Merciful Saviour Monastery – Adornment of the Faithful: Orthodox Chants from Vashon Island