“Christ Jesus, ten thousand times have I promised Thee repentance, O my Jesus; but being passionate and wretched, I lied. Wherefore, I cry to Thee, my Jesus: enlighten my soul which hath remained senseless; O Christ, God of our fathers, blessed art Thou.”
Christ is not an alien to your pain. He bore it on the Cross for you because He loves you. What you are suffering, He has suffered it all and more. His love for you shines far greater than every star. You are His masterpiece.
Interrupting break for a minute to ask for prayers for me and my mom. We’re going on a little road trip tomorrow, and I’d appreciate prayers for safe travels.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
I’ve really regained footing in my Faith recently and I’ve begun to feel at peace and close to God again. Please pray for me that this continues and that I can find an Orthodox Church to attend permanently.
I mean at this point I’m basically a catechumen. I’ve been studying Orthodoxy for five total years, been firmly convinced of it for three of those years, and everybody at my parish says I’m basically a catechumen.
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They, with their architectural masterpieces and ready access to nature, were much more aware of the world than we are with our concrete jungles and soul-ensnaring screens.
The love I feel for St. Thomas is unquantifiable. He has been an ever-present guide and teacher within my journey to Orthodoxy. I’ve learned more from him than anyone else on how to be a Christian, honest to God.
The essence/energy distinction really puts a lot into perspective within Orthodox theology. Everything from the Bible to the Church Fathers makes amazingly more sense with it in mind.
So many trials have entered my life since inquiring into Orthodoxy that, rationally, I should’ve given up pursuing this Faith long ago. But I find that, no matter how far I may sink into doubt and despair, my faith only comes out stronger than before.
To him was given the dominion, and the honour, and the kingdom; and all nations, tribes, and languages, shall serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not be destroyed. - Daniel 7:14
Jesus is King of all
“But to you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise, and healing shall be in his wings: and ye shall go forth, and bound as young calves let loose from bonds.” - Malachi 4:2
Christ, our Lord and God, is risen!
After denial of the faith, the greatest sin in the world is the murder of babies by abortion. These two sins quickly bring God’s wrath and punishment upon men. - Elder Paisie Olaru
Yeah I stand with Israel!
What? You thought I meant the
#1
homosexual tourist destination in the world? Bro come on, I obviously mean the One, Holy Catholic, and Apostolic Israel of God, the Pillar and Ground of Truth, or in other words, the Orthodox Church.
I think I’m gonna dip for a while again. I’m not doing very well mentally rn. Please keep me in your prayers and ask for the intercessions of St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Seraphim of Sarov, St. Ephraim the Syrian, and St. Dymphna for me.