by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Jesus rose from the dead, not in order to return to the earth but in order to enter "into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us" (Hebrews 9:24). His priesthood is heavenly; "if he were on earth, he would not be a priest" (8:4). His … [Read more...]
The Who’s Who of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete
As we approach Great Lent, the time given to us specifically for repentance, the Church gives us a whole host of images to help us. St. John of Kronstadt teaches that: “Imagery or symbols are a necessity of human nature in our presently spiritually sensual condition; they explain [by the vision] m … [Read more...]
Preaching Which Proceeds From Love
by St. Silouan the Athonite "God is love, and therefore the preaching of His word must always proceed from love. Then both preacher and listener will profit. But if you do nothing but condemn, the soul of the people will not heed you, and no good will come of it." … [Read more...]
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