Forwarded from Quotes from the Holy Fathers
SUCH ARE THE PEOPLE OF CHRIST
...Those who desire to be truly a man of Christ and who hope to obtain eternal blessings are obliged to honor their labors and sorrows with joy with wealth, impute suffering to themselves for rest, a harsh life for pleasure, reproach for honor, insults for glory; because this is the glory of the servants of God who follow their Lord and obey His words.
An ascetic and a soldier of Christ should not only bear reproach, but if wealth also comes across, then it is decent for him to impute it to pus; and if glory and authority, then not to be exalted and not to be arrogant; if praises and honors from people, to honor them undeserved; it is better to say that it is considered glorious, to grieve, and what is dishonest in the world is to rejoice and to have fun... Just as an anvil does not yield to blows and does not print depressions on it, but always remains equal to itself, so whoever wants to be a Christian in various sorrows and temptations (both with external insults inflicted by people, or persecutions, or damages, or the like, and with internal attacks by spirits of malice), let him be himself equal, bravely enduring whatever happens. Having always the Lord as a stronghold, a fence and a pillar of the fortress from the face of the enemy, let Him resort to Him during the battle, if he is in any enemy country, and let him say: wake me, God, in a refuge and in a strong place, save me (cf.: Ps.70,3). In this way he will be able to overcome all the temptations and sorrows encountered, having always before the eyes of the Lord, as well as faith in Him and hope, similar to firm confidence.
- St. Ephraim the Syrian
...Those who desire to be truly a man of Christ and who hope to obtain eternal blessings are obliged to honor their labors and sorrows with joy with wealth, impute suffering to themselves for rest, a harsh life for pleasure, reproach for honor, insults for glory; because this is the glory of the servants of God who follow their Lord and obey His words.
An ascetic and a soldier of Christ should not only bear reproach, but if wealth also comes across, then it is decent for him to impute it to pus; and if glory and authority, then not to be exalted and not to be arrogant; if praises and honors from people, to honor them undeserved; it is better to say that it is considered glorious, to grieve, and what is dishonest in the world is to rejoice and to have fun... Just as an anvil does not yield to blows and does not print depressions on it, but always remains equal to itself, so whoever wants to be a Christian in various sorrows and temptations (both with external insults inflicted by people, or persecutions, or damages, or the like, and with internal attacks by spirits of malice), let him be himself equal, bravely enduring whatever happens. Having always the Lord as a stronghold, a fence and a pillar of the fortress from the face of the enemy, let Him resort to Him during the battle, if he is in any enemy country, and let him say: wake me, God, in a refuge and in a strong place, save me (cf.: Ps.70,3). In this way he will be able to overcome all the temptations and sorrows encountered, having always before the eyes of the Lord, as well as faith in Him and hope, similar to firm confidence.
- St. Ephraim the Syrian
Forwarded from The Orthodox Ethos
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#Knowing_Jesus #Original_Faith Today is Sunday of the prodigal son. Come home 😘
#Reflection #Knowing_Jesus
Divine Liturgy summary for today
Prodigal son comes back, father forgives him
Brother is not happy because he doesn't see justice served
If God was only after justice, we will all assuredly end up in hell forever..
But God is full of Mercy and in this example Mercy was exercised.
Justice without Mercy is lacking and can lead to great destruction
Mercy without justice is also lacking.
God the Judge of us all and will ensure justice, but thank God for God because He is full of Mercy
"And by grace we are saved"
Repent
All glory be to God
Divine Liturgy summary for today
Prodigal son comes back, father forgives him
Brother is not happy because he doesn't see justice served
If God was only after justice, we will all assuredly end up in hell forever..
But God is full of Mercy and in this example Mercy was exercised.
Justice without Mercy is lacking and can lead to great destruction
Mercy without justice is also lacking.
God the Judge of us all and will ensure justice, but thank God for God because He is full of Mercy
"And by grace we are saved"
Repent
All glory be to God
Forwarded from The Orthodox Ethos
Forwarded from OrthoChristian
Russian Church helping Orthodoxy in Pakistan (+VIDEO)
https://orthochristian.com/151022.html
With the funds raised in Tomsk and online, the parish community in Islamabad was able to purchase land for its future church.
https://orthochristian.com/151022.html
With the funds raised in Tomsk and online, the parish community in Islamabad was able to purchase land for its future church.
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These delusional people can't hold themselves anymore....
Pray that God changes their hearts
Rid us of them
Or for Jesus' return ASAP
Depending on how strong you are
These delusional people can't hold themselves anymore....
Pray that God changes their hearts
Rid us of them
Or for Jesus' return ASAP
Depending on how strong you are
☦️ Knowing Jesus Today (& The Next Generation won't Stumble)
Biblical Meditation to help us get through. Good reminder of what we should be doing all the time (a channel favourite) Pray without ceasing. #Knowing_Jesus #Last_Days #persecuted_church #Antichrist #Fear_Not #Reflection #Follow_Christ #Break_Free ht…
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A bit overdue..
This is a periodic reminder. A channel favourite.
A reminder to actually and factually put your faith and destiny in God's hands.
He directs our steps..
Amen
Check this and many other videos on our site 😘
https://youtu.be/3TTkOfV4qfY
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A bit overdue..
This is a periodic reminder. A channel favourite.
A reminder to actually and factually put your faith and destiny in God's hands.
He directs our steps..
Amen
Check this and many other videos on our site 😘
https://youtu.be/3TTkOfV4qfY
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The Prophet Elisha Knew What Others Did Not - The Spiritual World
The Prophet Elisha Knew What Others Did Not - The Spiritual World
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Footage licensed through:Videoblocks
Music licensed through Audiojungle
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Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
#Video #Salvation #Knowing_Jesus #Last_Days
How to defeat the ugly and evil world order they are trying so hard to implement
Another reminder that all we need is Christ.
A reminder to actually and factually put your faith and destiny in God's hands.
He directs our steps..
Lord have mercy on us
Amen
Check this and many other videos on our site 😘
https://youtu.be/ie3yxEjG1TM
How to defeat the ugly and evil world order they are trying so hard to implement
Another reminder that all we need is Christ.
A reminder to actually and factually put your faith and destiny in God's hands.
He directs our steps..
Lord have mercy on us
Amen
Check this and many other videos on our site 😘
https://youtu.be/ie3yxEjG1TM
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Only THIS will DEFEAT THE NWO (R$E)
Turn to the ONLY solution that defeats the agenda.
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The west has discarded its moral compass and officially lost its mind and has chosen evil over anything that's wholesome, righteous and good.
You can't pray in your own head anymore..
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The west has discarded its moral compass and officially lost its mind and has chosen evil over anything that's wholesome, righteous and good.
You can't pray in your own head anymore..