Tag Archives: Ethiopian Orthodox
Nature of Divine Justice
This story is about a man who was seeking to understand the nature of Divine Justice. The man’s elder sent him to observe life from a hidden place and here is what He saw. First, he saw a rich man … Continue reading
To cover or expose our nakedness
The feeling of spiritual nakedness is the most critical moment in our lives, because at this point one of two things will happen: either we will get up and get dressed or we’ll remain naked. In other words, we’ll either … Continue reading
What is the Church?
The Orthodox Church is the true Church of God on earth and maintains the fullness of Christ’s truth in continuity with the Church of the apostles. This awesome claim does not necessarily mean that Orthodox Christians have achieved perfection; for … Continue reading
Preparation for Divine Liturgy is the key to receive full benefit
We need to absolutely prepare for the services. We should have some time of prayer before we attend the Divine Liturgy. And then when we go to the service, we are in harmony with the service and we are … Continue reading
Does Faith make sense?
Remember the word of the prophet, if a watchman sees the iniquity of a man and does not declare it, he shall be guilty for a lost soul. Therefore do not be silent but speak the truth in love. For … Continue reading
Voluntary acsestism or involuntary Trial
Mourning, repentance and confession are among the most effective weapons against the passions. “Those who are clouded by wine are often washed with water, but those clouded by passion are washed with tears”. The various trials and temptations in our … Continue reading
Passions are meant to be transformed
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis is about an imagenery bus ride from hell to heaven. It is about how people in hell would experience heaven. It seems that upon arrival, the riders hate heaven because the grass is too … Continue reading
Does God Love The Devil And The Demons Like He Loves Us?
Why did Temptation Exist in Paradise?
Six Pillars of increasing Faith
Word of God – dwell richly in the word. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the Word of God. The word of God is the Logos of God or the logic of God and so in order to get His … Continue reading
Semto Mechal 