Freedom in Christ
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1) In the name of the...
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Reasons to study the Bible
The biography of every man – everyone without exception – is found in the Bible. In it, each of us can find himself portrayed and thoroughly described in detail; all those virtues and vices...
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Prayer and Distractions
KNOW THE FAITH: Prayer and Distractions “Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who sees in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will...
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Sinner versus Sinning
St. Theophan the Recluse said that it is a small thing to acknowledge that you have sinned, but it takes enlightenment to acknowledge that you are a sinner. In confession, penitents often asked why...
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The Feast of Holy Pentecost
After the Saviour’s Ascension into the Heavens, the eleven Apostles and the rest of His disciples, the God-loving women who followed after Him from the beginning, His Mother, the most holy Virgin Mary, and...
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On Some Misconceptions About Confessors
Confession takes various forms depending on the circumstances and your relationship with your confessor. At a minimum, it involves standing before the icon of Christ, saying a short prayer, confessing your sin to God...
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Sunday of the Samaritan Woman
One of the most ancient cities of the Promised Land was Shechem, also called Sikima, located at the foot of Mount Gerazim. There the Israelites had heard the blessings in the days of Moses...
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“In Confession, One Should Not Seek to Justify Himself”
From a talk by St. Paisios of Mount Athos Why do we sometimes fail to engage in the battle needed to correct ourselves, despite the fact that our conscience accuses us? This can happen...
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Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers
The third Sunday of Holy Pascha is observed by the Orthodox Church as the Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers. The day commemorates when the women disciples of our Lord came to the tomb to...
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Concerning the Resurrection
by St. John of Damascus We believe also in the resurrection of the dead. For there will be in truth, there will be, a resurrection of the dead, and by resurrection we mean resurrection...
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