By the Reverend Jacob Duche´ Rector of Christ Church in Philadelphia, PA, the Rev. Jacob Duché (1737–1798) was the first chaplain to the Continental Congress. A Sermon, Preached in Christ-Church July 7th, 1775. Before the First Battalion of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia; … [Read more...]
On Avoiding Church Services
by St. Barsanuphius of Optina 1845-1913 St. John Climacus was asked if there are reliable signs by which it’s possible to know whether a soul is drawing near to God or moving away from Him. After all, regarding ordinary things there are clear signs as to whether they’re good or not. When, for … [Read more...]
On Memorizing Of The Holy Scriptures
by St. Nilus of Sora Learn something from the Scriptures by heart, keeping your mind focused on it. These things impede the demons from making incursions against us. This is also a stratagem of the Holy Fathers. The Complete Extant Ascetical Works [in Greek - Thessaloniki: Ekdoseis … [Read more...]
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