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The path of our life is like unto a voyage across a broad sea. It is sometimes calm on that sea, and sometimes a favorable wind blows; but most often there are storms on it. Seeing the approach of a storm, seeing the storm itself, we must not become disturbed, or fall into despondency or…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσης“The people with whom you talk and associate have a great influence on you. Conversation and acquaintance: with scientists, result in new knowledge;
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςLIFE ACCORDING TO THE HOLY GOSPELS St. Ignatius Brianchaninov (+ 1867). Do not be content with a mere fruitless reading of the Gospel; strive to fulfill its commandments, and read it with your deeds. This is the Book of Life, and it must be read by life. We will be judged…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςFAITH AND HOPE IN GOD’S PROVIDENCE By St. Ignatius Brianchaninov (+1867). St. Ignatius Brianchaninov stands out as one of the greatest patristic writers of the nineteenth century. This great saint left to Orthodox Christians a compass by which we can check our direction as vve traverse the complex path of spiritual life, to avoid…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςTHE DANGER OF DELUSION DURING PRAYER By St. Ignatios Brianchaninov, Bishop of the Caucasus and Stavropol (+1867), from “On the Prayer of Jesus, ” ch. 16. I offer fathers and brothers my poor advice, begging them not to reject it. Do not force yourself prematurely to the discovery within yourself of the action…
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