Good Intentions “I have seen and experienced in many ways that if the grace of God does not enlighten a person, no matter how much you speak to him, you cannot help him. For a moment he will listen, but then the next minute he is re-captivated by his old
Christ-Centered Soul Is Christianity a no-fun religion empty of joys? How can we be blessed without being enslaved to our blessings? #christian #soul #orthodoxy https://rumble.com/v5zo1vt-christ-centered-soul.html https://old.bitchute.com/video/VRXFpDkF0mgR/
Sunday December 15, 2024 / December 2, 2024 25th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Prophet Habakkuk (Abbacum) (7th c. B.C.). New Hieromartyr John priest (1919). New Hieromartyr Mathew priest (1921). New Hieromartyr Demetrius priest and Venerable Vera confessor (1932). New Hieromartyrs Alexis, Constantine, Nicholas, Sergius, Vladimir, John,
Sonship Through Sorrows “You need not be despondent. Let those be despondent who do not believe in God. For them sorrow is burdensome, of course, because besides earthly enjoyment they have nothing. But believers must not be despondent, for through sorrows they receive the right of sonship, without which is
Do Not Lose Hope “No matter what happens, do not lose hope. A way out will appear that matches the trial; God won’t allow, or rather, give a person a burden that exceeds his strength.” -Elder Ephraim of Arizona #hope #strength #god Friday December 13, 2024 / November 30, 2024
No One Coincidental “We must have “the need” to love. There is never someone near you by coincidence [in vain]. He is there, by God’s providence.” Elder Arsenie #coincidence #providence #love Thursday December 12, 2024 / November 29, 2024 25th Week after Pentecost. Tone seven. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Wine, and
Live in the Present Wednesday December 11, 2024 / November 28, 2024 25th Week after Pentecost. Tone seven. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fast. Martyr Stephen the New of Mt. St. Auxentius (767). Martyr Hirenarchus and Seven Women-martyrs at Sebaste (303). New Hieromartyr Seraphim (Chichagov), metropolitan of St. Petersburg (1937). New Hieromartyrs Alexis Veselovsky, Alexis Smirnov
Truly Blessed “The truly blessed are not the ones who can work miracles or see angels; the truly blessed are the ones who can see their own sins.” St. Anthony the Great #blessed #miracle #angels Catechumen Tristan arrived for a stay at the monastery yesterday. Tuesday December 10, 2024
Impressive Piety? What is the point of piety? #fast #tradition #orthodoxy Monday December 9, 2024 / November 26, 2024 25th Week after Pentecost. Tone seven. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fast. Venerable Alypius the Stylite of Adrianopolis (640). Dedication of the Church of St. George at Kiev (1051). Repose of St. Innocent, first bishop of Irkutsk (1731).
Our traditions become idols. It is time to change. #tradition #orthodoxy #jesuschrist https://old.bitchute.com/video/ir9gKNAT89mk/