by St. Macarius the GreatIf one man is with another person and knows things concerning him, and if you, twenty years old, know things concerning your neighbour, can Satan, who has been with you from birth, not know your thoughts? For he is already many years old. Still we do not say that before he … [Read more...]
“Christ’s Ascension to Heaven is Also Our Ascension to Heaven”
Christ is Ascended to the heavens! And we with Him!This sermon was originally given at the Monastery of St. Jacob the Persian in Deddeh on June 2, 2011. The Arabic original can be found here.In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen.On this day we celebrate the Ascension of our … [Read more...]
How Idol Worshippers Will Be Put To Shame
by St. Nikolai VelimirovichAs the thief is ashamed when caught, so shall the house of Israel be ashamed: They who say to apiece of wood, 'You are my father' and to a stone 'You gave me birth:' They turn to Me their backs, nottheir faces; yet in time of trouble they cry out,`Rise up and save us !' " … [Read more...]
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