[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9601.msg118303#msg118303 date=1282086823]
Lady is one who conducts herself in a ladylike fashion. This is inclusive of Christian life and attributes that Fr. Peter commented on very nicely.
A "woman" is one …
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9601.msg118282#msg118282 date=1282077314]
There are plenty of women, not too many ladies (anymore).
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Ilovesaintmark, I am interested in what you describe a lady or what qualities you think makes up a …
Lioness, I am trying to do that but I am not getting very far because many thoughts are clouding my mind and I feel distracted from the true goal. Do you (or anybody) have any tips on how to build myself up and become a stronger person?
-Of course I…
This happens to us (me namely) because we dont have a firm and steadfast love in God. To achieve that kind of love we must build a relationship with God and yearn to talk to Him and do good. Rather than doing good, praying, reading the Bible..etc et…
On top of what everything Marina perfectly stated, I just want to add one comment about the girlfriend situation. Breaking up with her should not be a problem and actually the least of your worries. If she truly loves you and if you truly love her; …
[quote author=Christrules link=topic=8503.msg107783#msg107783 date=1258435606]
Ok guys so ive been going through a very tough spiritual time![/quote]
That makes two of us!
[quote author=Christrules link=topic=8503.msg107783#msg107783 date=12584356…
Thats what I was thinking of -for it to be for the glory of His name. However, at the same token it pops the question, can certain sins not be forgiven even after repentance and confession? If so, How would I know its not forgiven and what do I have…
I would like the answer to this too please.. I think about this alot.
I was just talking about this briefly with my foc. and the summery of what he said is perfectly stated in this quote.
"Teach your heart to guard that which your tongue teaches." …
I think it would be nice to focus on the sin of pride, since its the root of all sins and the original sin that kicked us out of paradise. I think that this can be developed through a plot with one main character that struggles with this sin. The di…
[quote author=I am all yours Lord link=topic=8022.msg103341#msg103341 date=1242807406]
Prayer is the gate to heaven, pray fervently and unceasingly for god to guide you
One of the fathers of the church said that whoever thinks he can repent without …
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=8003.msg103227#msg103227 date=1242616118]
i am glad u all like hymns, me too!
1. my favourite of all time is thoak ta te gom (yours is the power, the glory, the blessing and the majesty), this is the 1st coptic hymn…
[quote author=user00 link=topic=4602.msg103203#msg103203 date=1242600845]
Fr. Dawood Bebawy--St. George & St. Shenouda in Jersey City, NJ
--> One of the most powerful, beautiful voices I have ever heard. :)
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Do you know where I can …
[quote author=I am all yours Lord link=topic=7971.msg103006#msg103006 date=1242113016]
Joyfull to him: yea it would be to your benefit to not discuss it with family or even friends, as much as you can try to keep it limited between you, your father …
i am all yours Lord,
amaaazing reply!! It was great if you know more or anything else please continue to post!
[quote author=I am all yours Lord link=topic=7971.msg102999#msg102999 date=1242108944]
10) Regarding telling your parents, from experienc…
[quote author=user00 link=topic=7971.msg102990#msg102990 date=1242101130]
Exactly. I have it saved on my computer as well. It is saved as "monasticism--GREATEST BOOK EVER". Literally.[/quote]
haha Awsome! mine is saved as simply the title since it w…
[quote author=user00 link=topic=7971.msg102986#msg102986 date=1242100530]
Really? When I clicked on the link, it gave me a pdf open up thing. Try clicking a couple of times in a row and see if it works--it's a great book! It's also on the first webs…
[quote author=user00 link=topic=7971.msg102979#msg102979 date=1242098440]
From the website I posted earlier, this was the book I've found most helpful:
http://www.coepa.org/tNG/cnt_download.php?id=329&dname=Download2tNG/cnt_download.php?id=329&a…
[quote author=SilentOne link=topic=7971.msg102980#msg102980 date=1242098937]
http://orthodoxfathers.org/?p=261
This video was posted on another thread by QT, and it is an excellent video and documentary about monasticism that you might enjoy and le…
[quote author=lydiajude link=topic=7911.msg102975#msg102975 date=1242097858]
Jealousy is an emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and anxiety over an anticipated loss of something that the person val…
"After a long spell of prayer, do not say that nothing has been gained, for you have already achieved something. For, after all, what higher good is there than to cling to the Lord and to persevere in unceasing union with Him?"
St. John Climacus.
These are great answers! I would appreciate it if somebody can focus on the spiritual aspects..rather than the obejective ones for eligability like this:[quote author=SilentOne link=topic=7971.msg102923#msg102923 date=1242047762]
I talked with a few…
I would like to add to this question and ask,
How does one live the monastic life in the world, a midst all of the daily duties and responsibilities one must carry on whether it be school, work..etc etc. Aswell as what is the check list one should h…
Hi Father Peter,
Thanks alot, that makes aloot of sense!
However, I have another question.
In the example you gave, if something good happens (In specific to situations out of our hands) is it jealousy if your genuinely very happy for the person, b…
[quote author=the_least link=topic=7959.msg102736#msg102736 date=1241724603]
are you waiting for your time because you can't wait to go to heaven and be with God? or are you waiting for your time because you're fed up with life and you've lost hope …