Forwarded from Robert
Remember what is said in the Holy Scriptures - you and the hairs on your head are all numbered, and this is really so. Nothing in our life is accidental. God cares about even the smallest things and events that happen to us. We are not indifferent to Him, so we are not alone in this world. He loves us very much. Not for one second does He forget about us. He always protects us. We must remember this and not be afraid of anything.
Venerable Porfirios
Venerable Porfirios
#Knowing_Jesus #Discerning
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
#Original_Faith #Reflection
"We are being pounded with a message of self-worship, of relaxing, of enjoying ourrself, of giving up any thought of the other world... It is actually an education in atheism. We have to fight back by knowing just what the world is trying to do to us."
~ Fr. Seraphim Rose
"We are being pounded with a message of self-worship, of relaxing, of enjoying ourrself, of giving up any thought of the other world... It is actually an education in atheism. We have to fight back by knowing just what the world is trying to do to us."
~ Fr. Seraphim Rose
#knowing_jesus #Salvation
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
#Salvation #Knowing_Jesus
John 10:1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber
John 10:1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber
Mark 7:20-23
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
#Reflection #Original_Faith #Discerning #History
"NEO-PAGANS have sometimes forgotten, when they set out to do everything that the old pagans did, that the final thing the old pagans did was to get christened."
~ G.K. Chesterton
"NEO-PAGANS have sometimes forgotten, when they set out to do everything that the old pagans did, that the final thing the old pagans did was to get christened."
~ G.K. Chesterton
#Fear_Not #ReclaimTheRainbow
Genesis 9:13
I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
Genesis 9:13
I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
#Reflection #Original_Faith #History #Fear_God #Antichrist
"Every path of Humanism, no matter how rosy the start, leads to the dark alley of brutality and inhumanity. “Humanism” is only fancy doublespeak. The earnest application of Humanism in history has led to the loss of true humanity. Genocides are a hallmark feature. “Enemies” are systematically de-humanized; for in doing so they are so much easier to liquidate. Why? This question should be foremost in our minds, why was the Twentieth Century, the century of “progress” the bloodiest century in the history of humanity? And why does it seem like we are dead set on keeping pace with it in the Twenty-First? Because we are still fed the lie that secular Humanism and Progress will save us. And despite the glaring and ruthless evidence, the “enlightened” world is still set on advancing upon these principles. Few ask the question because the answer reveals the savage beast of Humanism that has been destroying our world. Even more disturbing is the fact that numerous people desire the beast." ~ Fr Zachariah Lynch
"Every path of Humanism, no matter how rosy the start, leads to the dark alley of brutality and inhumanity. “Humanism” is only fancy doublespeak. The earnest application of Humanism in history has led to the loss of true humanity. Genocides are a hallmark feature. “Enemies” are systematically de-humanized; for in doing so they are so much easier to liquidate. Why? This question should be foremost in our minds, why was the Twentieth Century, the century of “progress” the bloodiest century in the history of humanity? And why does it seem like we are dead set on keeping pace with it in the Twenty-First? Because we are still fed the lie that secular Humanism and Progress will save us. And despite the glaring and ruthless evidence, the “enlightened” world is still set on advancing upon these principles. Few ask the question because the answer reveals the savage beast of Humanism that has been destroying our world. Even more disturbing is the fact that numerous people desire the beast." ~ Fr Zachariah Lynch
#Knowing_Jesus #Salvation
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
#Reflection #Knowing_Jesus #Original_Faith #Antichrist #Salvation
"Western culture has fallen. Those nations still resisting like Poland and Hungary are being punished by international organizations and, of course, Greece has been despoiled. But Christians have lived in pagan and atheistic cultures before. The Russian people gave to God millions of martyrs under the Communists. The Saints of the Early Church faced all kinds of savage brutality. So, be of good cheer, do not be afraid. Resist the slide into evil. Organize your life so that it serves your longing for God. Use your time wisely. We are witnessing Satan's hand at play, but we will also witness Christ's victory."
Fr. Spyridon Bailey
"Western culture has fallen. Those nations still resisting like Poland and Hungary are being punished by international organizations and, of course, Greece has been despoiled. But Christians have lived in pagan and atheistic cultures before. The Russian people gave to God millions of martyrs under the Communists. The Saints of the Early Church faced all kinds of savage brutality. So, be of good cheer, do not be afraid. Resist the slide into evil. Organize your life so that it serves your longing for God. Use your time wisely. We are witnessing Satan's hand at play, but we will also witness Christ's victory."
Fr. Spyridon Bailey
Colossians 3:14
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
#Reflection #Original_Faith #Knowing_Jesus
"Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not call men truly free when they are wicked and dissolute, since they are slaves to worldly passions. Freedom and happiness of soul consist in genuine purity and detachment from transitory things." ~ Anthony the Great
"Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not call men truly free when they are wicked and dissolute, since they are slaves to worldly passions. Freedom and happiness of soul consist in genuine purity and detachment from transitory things." ~ Anthony the Great