Tag Archives: Ethiopian Orthodox
God of my salvation or god of my ego
Throughout our life, we go through many changes, experience many ups and downs. Today we are children of light (John 12:36), but tomorrow we are filled with doubts and wonder; “Who is God? Where is God? God has forgotten me”. … Continue reading
No new god nor an alien god
Psalm 81: 9-10 Hear, O My people, and I will speak unto you, O Israel, and I will testify to you if you hear me, there shall be in you no new god, nor shall you worship an alien … Continue reading
Recognize your shortcomings for harmony
Once upon a time, there was a Soldier deeply in touch with his own heart. One day in the course of his military service in the company’s quarters, he came across a fellow soldier due for discharge who was sitting … Continue reading
The Vaccine and its side effects by Father Savvas
Father Savvas the Antonine on vaccination and side effects A father from monastery of Arizona gave this advice that we should not accept the vaccine. He is not the only one, there are other Fathers who say the same, contemporary … Continue reading
Power of the sign of the cross
Every time we do the sign of the cross, it shoots arrows to the enemy the devil. Before our feet touch the ground when we wake up in the morning, do the sign of the Cross. This is a story … Continue reading
The way we should see death
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. One God. Amen. There is more to death than we usually think about. Death has been defeated by Christ and that is what we celebrate in Easter. But … Continue reading
The fear of God
The fear of God is not at odds with the grace of God. So what is the fear of God? Essentially, there are two sorts of fear. There is an ungodly fear and Godly fear. The key point about Ungodly … Continue reading
What Fear of God is and what it is not
The fear of God is not the animal -like fear of this world. Our fear is like that, and we must strive to conquer it by the grace of God. Such fear is from Hades. Our life is filled with … Continue reading
Quest for the Transcendence
Man is made in the image and likeness of God. God is infinite and we are finite. He is the Creator and we are creature. So we are made to commune with Him. We are made to transcend the imminent. … Continue reading
Love your enemies
Love of enemies For St. Silouan, this true compassionate, Christlike love for all mankind leads the believer to grieve for the salvation of every human person, just as he were grieving for his own salvation. St. Silouan’s fervent desire for … Continue reading
Semto Mechal 