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Prayer of the Optina Elders
O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will.
At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things. Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will.
Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee.
Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with every member of my family, neither saddening nor embarrassing anyone.
O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to hope, to believe, to love, to be patient and to forgive. Amen.
O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will.
At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things. Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will.
Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee.
Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with every member of my family, neither saddening nor embarrassing anyone.
O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to hope, to believe, to love, to be patient and to forgive. Amen.
Don’t worry too much about how spiritually poor you are— God sees that, but for you it is expected to trust in God and pray to Him as best you can, never to fall into despair, and to struggle according to your strength. If you ever begin to think you are spiritually “well off”— then you can know for sure that you aren’t! True spiritual life, even on the most elementary level, is always accompanied by suffering and difficulties. Therefore you should rejoice in all your difficulties and sorrows.
☦️ Fr Seraphim Rose (1934-1982)
☦️ Fr Seraphim Rose (1934-1982)
"Glory to God for all things!" were the last words of St John Chrysostom (Nov 13/Nov 26). At the crypt of St Basil, St John was comforted by a vision of the martyr, who said, "Despair not, brother John! Tomorrow we shall be together."
"Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the universe. It has shown to the world the riches of poverty; it has revealed to us the heights of humility. Teaching us by your words, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls! " Troparion, Tone 8
"Grace shining forth from your lips like a beacon has enlightened the universe. It has shown to the world the riches of poverty; it has revealed to us the heights of humility. Teaching us by your words, O Father John Chrysostom, intercede before the Word, Christ our God, to save our souls! " Troparion, Tone 8
Rightly discerning the meaning of the Old Testament prophecies, the Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip (Nov 14/Nov 27) waited the coming of the Messiah. Through the call of the Saviour (John 1:43), Philip followed Him.
The Holy Apostle was martyred by being crucified upside-down by the superstitious pagans of Hierapolis (in present-day Turkey) in about 80 AD. His relics are no longer in the tomb. They were brought to Constantinople and likely kept for a short time in the Church of the Holy Apostles.
In the sixth century, under Pope Pelagius I, St Philip's relics were taken to Rome and buried, next to the Apostle James, in a Byzantine-style church, Ss. James and Philip. It was transformed in 1500 into a Renaissance church, and now known as the Church of the Holy Apostles.
The Holy Apostle was martyred by being crucified upside-down by the superstitious pagans of Hierapolis (in present-day Turkey) in about 80 AD. His relics are no longer in the tomb. They were brought to Constantinople and likely kept for a short time in the Church of the Holy Apostles.
In the sixth century, under Pope Pelagius I, St Philip's relics were taken to Rome and buried, next to the Apostle James, in a Byzantine-style church, Ss. James and Philip. It was transformed in 1500 into a Renaissance church, and now known as the Church of the Holy Apostles.
Though the relics of St Philip have reportedly fallen into relative obscurity in Rome, this is not true of the holy Apostle's relics on the island of Cyprus. A portion of St Philip's skull was moved to the village of Arsos following the fall of Constantinople to the Crusaders in 1204. A church dedicated to the Apostle housed the miraculous skull. The date of the transfer of the relics -- July 31 -- continues to be celebrated as a feast day.
The skull, on which rests a crown made in 14th or 15th century Constantinople, is now kept in a silver reliquary at the ancient Monastery of the Holy Cross in Omodos. It is the source of many miracles by the grace of God.
The skull, on which rests a crown made in 14th or 15th century Constantinople, is now kept in a silver reliquary at the ancient Monastery of the Holy Cross in Omodos. It is the source of many miracles by the grace of God.
We have in our bodies, at the microscopic level, a protein molecule called laminin, the "glue" that holds our cells together. For Christians, the cross-shaped molecule is evidence, living within the fiber of our physical being, that points us to Christ-- the One who holds us and all things together.
"For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." 1 Corinthians 1:18
A molecule is unlikely to prove God's existence to those who do not believe in God. However, for Christians, it helps us to see Christ even in the smallest of things. In it we can see the message of the cross written in us. "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!" 1 Corinthians 1:18
"For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." 1 Corinthians 1:18
A molecule is unlikely to prove God's existence to those who do not believe in God. However, for Christians, it helps us to see Christ even in the smallest of things. In it we can see the message of the cross written in us. "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!" 1 Corinthians 1:18
"We can keep guard over the whole world by keeping guard over the atmosphere of heaven within us, for if we lose the Kingdom of Heaven, we will save neither ourselves nor others. He who has the Kingdom of God in himself will imperceptibly pass it on to others. People will be attracted by the peace and warmth in us; they will want to be near us, and the atmosphere of heaven will gradually pass on to them. It is not even necessary to speak to people about this. The atmosphere of heaven will radiate from us even when we keep silence or talk about ordinary things. It will radiate from us even though we may not be aware of it." + Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
The Nativity Fast begins November 15 and concludes on December 24, the Nativity Fast gives us the opportunity to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour in the Flesh on December 25.
By abstaining from certain food and drink, particularly from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, as well as focusing more deeply on prayer and almsgiving, we can find that the primary aim of fasting is to make us conscious of our dependence upon God.
By abstaining from certain food and drink, particularly from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, as well as focusing more deeply on prayer and almsgiving, we can find that the primary aim of fasting is to make us conscious of our dependence upon God.
A French historian, atheist and nihilist visited Elder Porphyrios at his Hermitage in Milesi, Attica. She did not expect, being a University Professor, to learn anything of importance from a 2nd grade graduate, but for the sake of her friends she agreed to go.
The woman did not speak Greek at all, nor did the Elder speak French. A theological and existential discussion finally took place with the two of them alone, for quite some time. Finally, the door opened and the woman came out shedding tears of repentance.
When her friends asked her how she got along with the Elder, she replied that he spoke to her in “fluent French." Asked how he was able to speak languages he was never taught, the elder replied: “I speak to people in Greek and the Holy Spirit interprets to them in their minds and hearts.”
The woman did not speak Greek at all, nor did the Elder speak French. A theological and existential discussion finally took place with the two of them alone, for quite some time. Finally, the door opened and the woman came out shedding tears of repentance.
When her friends asked her how she got along with the Elder, she replied that he spoke to her in “fluent French." Asked how he was able to speak languages he was never taught, the elder replied: “I speak to people in Greek and the Holy Spirit interprets to them in their minds and hearts.”
In the photo is the former atheist French historian, Nun Magdalene in the Sinai desert, where she practiced asceticism afterwards, alone for 18 years in very difficult conditions, having renounced wealth, career, fame and useless philosophies of life. She fell asleep in the Lord on Dec 12, 2013.
"As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, 'Follow Me.' So he arose and followed Him." + Matt. 9:9
The primary affirmation of the Gospel account written by the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew (Nov 16/ Nov 29) is that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. There would not be another. (Matt.11:3).
"Divinely eloquent Matthew, we honour your precious memory! Entreat merciful God that He may grant our souls remission of transgressions.
Listen to the "Life of the Holy Apostle Matthew" at https://bit.ly/32Jo66E
The primary affirmation of the Gospel account written by the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew (Nov 16/ Nov 29) is that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. There would not be another. (Matt.11:3).
"Divinely eloquent Matthew, we honour your precious memory! Entreat merciful God that He may grant our souls remission of transgressions.
Listen to the "Life of the Holy Apostle Matthew" at https://bit.ly/32Jo66E
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Life of the Holy Apostle Matthew
On November 16, we honour the precious memory of the The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew. As the Kontakion to the Apostle Matthew declares: "Summoning you from the custom house," (Matthew 9:9) Chr
“I know O Saviour, that none other hath sinned against Thee as I have, nor hath wrought the deeds that I have done. But this again I know, that neither the magnitude of mine offenses nor the multitude of my sins surpasseth the abundant long-suffering of my God and His exceeding love for mankind..." ☦ Prayer of St Symeon the New Theologion
During World War II, St Nikolai Velimirovich was arrested by the Nazis and sent to the notorious concentration camp, Dachau.
There he felt the consoling Presence of God so strongly that he said afterwards he would gladly trade the remainder of his life -- long or short -- for just five more minutes there.
Holy Father, Saint Nikolai, pray to God for us!
There he felt the consoling Presence of God so strongly that he said afterwards he would gladly trade the remainder of his life -- long or short -- for just five more minutes there.
Holy Father, Saint Nikolai, pray to God for us!