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June 24, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

The Fast: Ten Harmful Things

by Fr. Andrei Efanov What is important for us to bear in mind during the fast? The fast, by definition, is a time of abstinence. Therefore, let us strive to abstain from everything that is unprofitable for our souls: 1. Television. It seems to me that television is first on the list of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sermon Resources Tagged With: beneficial, fast, Fr. Andrei Efanov, harmful, ten things

June 23, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Concerning Fasting

by St. Ignatuis Brianchaninov The head or chief of the virtues is prayer; their foundation is fasting. Fasting is constant moderation in food with prudent discernment in its use. Proud man! You think so much and so highly of your mind, while all the time it is in complete and constant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patristic Sermons Tagged With: Apostles Fast, fasting, st. ignatius brianchaninov

June 23, 2014 By Fr. John A. Peck

Genuine and False Experiences of the Grace of God

A recorded speech of Archimandrite George of our Holy Monastery of Saint Gregory of the Holy Mountain at Stratoni of Halkidiki, on 14/27 January 1989, at the invitation of the Most Reverend Nikodemos, Metropolitan of Hierissou, of the Holy Mountain and Ardameri. I am very pleased seeing at this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Theology Tagged With: experience of God's grace, false, genuine

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