Author Archives: Administrator

Laying Down Your Life

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Administrator

…the Lord in the Gospel says. ‘Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends’ (John 15.13). How do you do that?” Continue reading →

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The Framing of the Body

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Administrator

What is there to find fault with in the framing of the body? Come forth into the midst and speak. Control thine own will, and nothing evil shall proceed from any of thy members. For every one of these has … Continue reading →

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The Roman Fathers

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Administrator

And whenever any of the fathers came to visit Macarius after that he would take them to those brothers’ cell, saying, “Come and see the martyrdom of those two young pilgrims.”
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The Word Sent the Voice

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Administrator

St. Ephraim the Syrian: 4. Moses sweetened in Marah the waters that were bitter, — because the People complained and murmured: — Thus he gave a sign of baptism, — wherein the Lord of life makes sweet them that were … Continue reading →

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Before The Feast

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Administrator

For Several days before the feast, the holy Church already celebrates this wonderful mystery in the spiritual hymns of her daily services… “We should not allow ourselves to celebrate any Christian feast without seriously considering: what is its meaning and what is its Purpose; … Continue reading →

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In This Night

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Administrator

In this night of reconcilement let no man be wroth or gloomy! In this night that stills all, none that threatens or disturbs! This night belongs to the sweet One; bitter or harsh be in it none! In this night that … Continue reading →

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Born A Human Being For You…

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Administrator

For you he took all these things upon himself, all in accordance with the dispensation of God, all in due order, from which it follows that he has done all things that he might bring us salvation… Continue reading →

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MY SOUL MAGNIFIES THE LORD

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Administrator

Faith alone can embrace these mysteries, for it is faith that makes real for us things beyond intellect and reason. Continue reading →

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Give us A Word of Salvation

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Administrator

“If you can’t do either this or that what can I do for you? Prayer alone is what you need.” Continue reading →

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I BELIEVE IN ONE GOD

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Administrator

Thou beholdest the stars, but their Maker thou beholdest not: count these which are visible, and then describe Him who is invisible, Continue reading →

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