Monthly Archives: August 2017
Broken and Humbled
Up to a certain point, our salvation depends on us. It is up to us to say “yes” to Christ, so that He will have the right to enter into our lives and bring about our resurrection. But because man … Continue reading
Posted in Humility
Tagged Humility, Orthodox, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy
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Goal of fasting in Christianity
What is the goal of Asceticism (mainly fasting)? Asceticism is concerned with the inner transformation of the human person. We are all created in the image and likeness of God. God is free and He gives us free will. We … Continue reading
Posted in Fasting
Tagged Fasting, Orthodox, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, Sunday School Lessons
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TO LIVE THE TIME OF OUR LIVES IN PEACE, AND REPOSE IN REPENTANCE
Metropolitan Athanasios The Orthodox Church ascribes enormous significance to time as the instrument of our salvation. Therefore the Church continually prays: “To live the time of our lives in peace, and repose in repentance, let us ask of the Lord.” … Continue reading
Posted in Confession
Tagged Ethiopian Orthodox, Orthodox, Orthodox Christianity, Orthodox Church, Orthodoxy, Repentance
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Semto Mechal 