by St. Symeon the New Theologian To have faith in Christ means more than simply despising the delights of this life. It means we should bear all our daily trials that may bring us sorrow, distress, or unhappiness, and bear them patiently for as long as God wishes and until He comes to visit us. … [Read more...]
Praying with Incense and the Wrath of God
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Having determined that repentant prayer alone turns away the divine wrath, we should also consider two ritual gestures in which such prayer may be expressed: the offering of incense and the devout raising of the hands. Since Holy Scripture regards both these … [Read more...]
Our Salvation is in the Hands of God
by St. Nikolai Velimirovich About how our salvation is in the hands of God "The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but salvation is in the Lord" (Proverbs 21:31). We are obligated to prepare ourselves but our success depends on God. All of our preparation is only a proposal to God but … [Read more...]
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