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Let us become like Christ

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Administrator

He took upon Himself a low degree that He might give us a higher one. Continue reading →

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The Lowliest of the Koinonia

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Administrator

‘Again I will instruct you by a parable about the brothers who are the lowliest in the Koinonia, who do not give themselves up to great practices and to an excessive ascesis, but walk simply in the purity of their … Continue reading →

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The Anchorites

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Administrator

He does not bear the responsibility of other ascetics, but neither does he see those who practice exercises—a thing which would incite him to imitate their actions Continue reading →

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The Men of the Koinonia

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Administrator

the glory of the men of the koinonia, who have a good way of life together with the excellence of the toils they impose on themselves are superior to those of men who lead the anchoritic life. Continue reading →

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They saw Jesus

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Administrator

For not when the condition which harasses us first begins, does the grace of Him who saves visit us, but when the fear is at its height Continue reading →

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One Love and Two Precepts

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Administrator

The gift of the Spirit on earth was to bring about love of neighbor, and the gift from heaven was to bring about love of God… Continue reading →

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Rejoice for He is risen

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Administrator

And as the discourse concerning the Cross was a sorrowful one, so let the good tidings of the Resurrection bring joy to the hearers. Continue reading →

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The Holy Day of Hosanna

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Administrator

But what wrong action have they done, O Pharisee? What charge do you bring against the disciples, or how would you have them rebuked? For they have not in any way sinned, but have rather done that which is praiseworthy. Continue reading →

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Attentiveness

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Administrator

For if we acknowledged our blindness, we should not be condemned; it would be enough for us to be grateful and to admit our failure and ignorance. Continue reading →

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Why the scriptures were given?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Administrator

but I desire that from those books you convey the letters and sense into your understanding, that so it may be purified when it receiveth the meaning of the writing. Continue reading →

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