Why Petitions are “Not Answered” and How Intercession Worksby Fr John Maitland Moir“If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain “Move hence to yonder place”, and it will move”You probably know the story of the old Scots woman whose cottage window was overshadowed by a … [Read more...]
The Three Ways of Attention and Prayer
by St. Symeon the New Theologian There are three ways of attention and prayer, by which the soul can be lifted and become spiritually exhalted, or crumble and perish. If these three ways are used appropriately and at the right time, the soul will be lifted, whilst if they are used unreasonably … [Read more...]
Why You Feel Your Prayers Are Not Heard
by St. John of Kronstadt Even during prayer, man is for the greater part not the son of freedom, but the slave of necessity and duty. Look at any man you like, even at a priest. Do many of them pray with a free expanded heart, with living faith and love? During prayer there sometimes occur … [Read more...]
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