Tag Archives: Orthodoxy

It’s always something

The wedding guests were in place. The grandparents were properly seated in the second row. The mother of the bride had just been escorted to the first row, across the aisle from the groom’s mother and dad. The air was … Continue reading

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The Peace of Christ

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Lk. 2:14 Our holy righteous Father John of Kronstadt reposed in the Lord on December 20/January 2, 1908, just a few years before the revolution in … Continue reading

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St. John Maximovitch: God’s grace always assists those who struggle, but this does not mean that a struggler is always . . .

God’s grace always assists those who struggle, but this does not mean that a struggler is always in the position of a victor. Sometimes in the arena the wild animals did not touch the righteous ones, but by no means … Continue reading

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Repent now or never

Saint Arsenie Boca was a renowned confessor and a spiritual guide.  He was extremely bothered and concerned about the many people he confessed who refused to change their life, choosing to continue satisfying their desires.  St. Arsenie was fully aware … Continue reading

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