An Ancient Greek Addage
An ancient Greek addage says:
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Realize Heaven on Earth ~ St. John Chrysostom
we must desire heaven, but before heaven is granted, Christ orders us to realize heaven on earth, to behave on earth as if we were in heaven and to carry in our prayers the concern of the whole world. ~…
STAVROTHEOTOKION
by Vladimir Moss Today we celebrate a rare and deeply meaningful coincidence of two great feasts: the Annunciation of Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God (Theotokos), and the Holy Cross (Stavros) of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus…
We See the Cross the Cross of Christ
An elder said, “We see the Cross of Christ, and we read His Passions, why then can we not suffer one insult?”
A Bad Intention
St. Macarius of Egypt A bad intention makes a good thing bad. A good intention makes even something bad good.
January 2, 2024 (Church Calendar) and New Year’s Resolution
Be brave! But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
Ignoring the Tradition of God and Introducing Foreign Teachings
Hieromartyr St. Cyprian All those who disdain the tradition of God, seeking foreign dogmas and bringing in man-made teachings, imitate Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. (Those who didn’t accept Moses and Aaron). The Lord condemns and corrects in the Holy Gospel…
A Day Having Nothing to Do with the Hallowed
Last year in October I found myself in the U.S. I remembered fondly bright Christmas decorations in December. For the first time though, I noticed yards filled with Halloween decorations – Spider webs, coffins, gravestones, huge spiders, skeletons. I realized…