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  • I agree with what Fr.Peter mentioned. HG Bishop Angaelos also speaks of this issue in one of his sermons, if I'm not mistaken. The sermon speaks about Satan first trying hard to lead us astray and if that doesn't work, trying to keep us busy. Busy…
  •       Some stuff that I found online recently........... “The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are made of the same water. It flows down, clean and cool, from the heights of Herman and the roots of the cedars of Lebanon. the Sea of Galilee makes bea…
  • Praying hard...........and then praying some more.....and more. Really, I cannot imagine worthwhile success in any area without seeking God's help at every step. 1 Samuel 12:23       Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LO…
  • Yes, lets pray that the Lord bless, guard and guide Fr.Peter and his family. This is a very difficult time for Christianity, particularly in the UK where once-cherished values are being questioned, compromised and discarded. Fewer people are atten…
  •     Good to see the various points expressed here. I think this is an issue that we all struggle with in various forms from time to time. The easy part is to say "do this, don't do that". Which is why we are told that the desire to sin and the oppor…
  • As Fr.Peter said, its best to take it to your FOC. As we know, there are a lot of things out there not not expressly classified by Scripture as sinful. Some of these could be rather trivial day to day acts. Even seemingly harmless acts such as hands…
  • [quote author=GArgiriadis link=topic=7637.msg100245#msg100245 date=1234568392] I observe that there is a lot of fire in the responses in this forum that sound a lot like the unhelpful Christian extremist statements I've mentioned above. [/quote] …
  • Yes, from what I have read, its a sad but true fact that in the name of being liberal, they are involuntarily playing into the hands of radical elements within a community having ulterior motives. "Bending over backwards to appease" is how a relativ…
  • As a kid, I used to hate it when my parents asked me to watch less TV, go to bed early, have food at fixed times, work according to a timetable etc. In typical teenage rebelliousness, I even questioned my parents' right to "control" me. But now as a…
  • A wonderful topic, something that we and the whole world needs more of. Unfortunately, in practical day-to-day life, we find ourselves less inclined to forgive and more inclined to keep account of rights and wrongs. Some factors that hinder our abi…
    in Forgiveness Comment by rpm January 2009
  • Welcome ! Its wonderful to have Mr.Farrington among us - I believe he will be able to clear some things for us. I read somewhere that most of the monks at Mt.Athos are vehemently against any form of reconciliation with the OO. I also read elsewhere…
  • Many thanks for your reply, minagir. What I meant was that some of them (non-orthodox) are selective in picking verses (often out of context) and using it to create doubts in young minds regarding the authenticity of our worship. Some of them are …
  • Prayers Before Any Task Lord Jesus Christ, my God, You have said, "Apart from me You can do nothing." In faith I embrace Your words, Lord, and I entreat Your goodness. Help me to carry out the work I am about to begin, and to bring it to completion…
    in FINALS!! :( Comment by rpm January 2009
  • Greetings! Clay has explained it pretty well. Here's some Biblical quotes on the subject: Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10 By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised …
    in Pride Comment by rpm January 2009
  • Yes, points raised by LondonCopt & Mabsoota are very valid. Age-wise I guess between 26 & 35 for him and 22 & 30 for her would be ideal, taking into account issues related to starting a family. Of course having your family and friends pr…
  • From time to time, we get these subtle reminders in various forms, when we take up a questionable activity. Its our conscience (a God-given gift) warning us to make a right choice when faced with temptation. It is comes sometimes as a gut feeling u…
  • Greetings to all of you here. I come from the Indian Orthodox Church which is a member of the Oriental Orthodox family. For those who are interested............. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Orthodox_Church http://malankaraorthodoxchurch.in…
  • Yes, I agree. In a more complete sense, fasting is a way of sacrificing (for a period) all or most pleasurable things that hinder our personal relationship with God. The issue of eating / food came up only because........... [quote author=bigeee l…
  • I am familiar with this struggle on a personal level. Its like climbing a mountain with its ups and downs. I believe its not so much hunger as boredom, distractions or being upset that triggers this urge. During these times, just pray and focus on…
  • Dear friend,         Most of us here have our own private struggles that we face - it could be anger, addictions, laziness, bad thoughts, etc... I still occasionally struggle with the urge to eat fried food or aimlessly browse the internet, often in…
    in God's will Comment by rpm December 2008
  • Greetings! Humility, like other qualities should be motivated by true love and respect. Hard as it may be, we must pray to God to open our minds and soften our hearts, especially towards those whom we have difficulty getting along with. Matthew 5:…
    in Humble Comment by rpm December 2008
  • Humility..... To constantly remind myself: 1. To remove the plank in my eye so that I could see clearly and help remove the speck in another person's eye. 2. That when you point a finger at someone, 3 fingers point back at you. 3. That God gave us…
  • I am no expert on the matter but I'd like to share some thoughts.... Desertion from the parent church is a worldwide trend facing not just Orthodox churches but other mainstream denominations as well. Many faithful believers often wonder what must …
  • Glory be to God in the Highest. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Undertaking any task with sincere prayer and humility is important. Fasting can…
  • Yes indeed, the secular influence is being felt, not just during Christmastime but daily routine as well. We are increasingly dragged into a use & throw, consumption-based society. Even the normally frugal, simple-living ones sometimes desire fo…
    in Christmas Comment by rpm December 2008
  • For starters, just open yourself to God, asking Him for guidance and pray that the desire to sin and the opportunity to sin don't come at the same time. Praying can be hard for us to do so in our pleasurable moment and we realize that we cannot conn…
    in Hating Sin Comment by rpm December 2008
  • We know at the back of our minds that we should be faithful to the Lord. Yet, being human, our intensity of prayer has a tendency to vary. One day you are on a spiritual mountain top feeling connected and the next day drifting or in the ditch. We ha…
  • Yes indeed, lets pray for him and the strengthening of the church in challenging times. On another note, while the Patriarch has been instrumental in reviving Orthodox spirituality in Russia, the actual numbers of church goers have been reducing si…
  • I've been wondering about this as well-however this is roughly what I believe it means: Source: Wikipedia Figurative interpretation A figurative interpretation relies on historical and other factors.[1] At the time of Jesus, striking someone deem…
  • [quote author=He Wept link=topic=7399.msg97895#msg97895 date=1228278223] Life is full of troubles, sadness, etc.... to me, when I read the agpeya, I realize God is always with me, and he's all we need.  :) [/quote]         I couldn't agree more. …