Do not dispute over the truth with someone who does not know the truth; but from the person who is eager to know the truth, do not withhold words from him. St.Isaac The Syrian, 7th century A.D As Christians it's crucial we do not lose our peace in the process of trying to save the … Continue reading ON TEACHING PIGS HOW TO SING
Author: Stephen Bernard
Our Best Physician Is Jesus Christ
Image by Herbert II Timtim from Pixabay Now a woman, having a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not be healed by any, came from behind and touched the border of His garment. And immediately her flow of blood stopped.Luke:8:43-44 Here the flow of blood symbolizes the continuous … Continue reading Our Best Physician Is Jesus Christ
Destined To Be Greek Orthodox
2 years ago while on the island of Rhodes I paid a visit to the monastery of Tsambika. While there I went into the monastery shop. We bought some incense and an icon of Saint Matrona of Moscow. We were being served by a Russian lady and because my wife speaks Russian they had some … Continue reading Destined To Be Greek Orthodox
The Power Of The Magician Vs The Superpower Of God
Image by Pexels from Pixabay I remember being 18 years old drinking at the bar on New Year's Eve. The publican hired a magician to come in and entertain everyone with magic. He walked around the bar for an hour showing tricks to everyone. He came to us and impressed us with a trick that … Continue reading The Power Of The Magician Vs The Superpower Of God
Orthodox Vs Catholic Approach To Priestly Recruitment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLSbRv33iek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-9RoR6IRdg To be fair to the Catholics I've chosen the best video I could find for their attempt at priestly recruitment. I believe I've found it but if you feel that there's better out there by all means make contact with me and I'll entertain it. Having watched both these videos with objective fairness … Continue reading Orthodox Vs Catholic Approach To Priestly Recruitment
My Monday Stinks. . . Literally
Image by Sammy-Williams from Pixabay I have to admit I'm not one to give way to superstitions regarding Mondays but today had become an exception to the rule. This morning I awoke around 7 AM. My car is currently at the garage all week getting fixed and I've to travel to the BMW garage in … Continue reading My Monday Stinks. . . Literally
Having To Deal With Goats, Stubborn People And Hardened Hearts In Our Lives
“When the Son of Man will come in all His Glory, with all the angels accompanying Him, He will take His place on the throne in Heavenly Glory. All the nations will gather before Him, and He will separate them one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will … Continue reading Having To Deal With Goats, Stubborn People And Hardened Hearts In Our Lives
When It Comes To Climate Change There Are Two Extremes And Neither Of Them Is Correct
Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay In this short post, I won’t try to persuade you of the truth on this matter in any real depth. I can trust that having read this post you will investigate for yourself the points I express and then make up your own mind on the issue. I will … Continue reading When It Comes To Climate Change There Are Two Extremes And Neither Of Them Is Correct
Don’t Test The Spirits Too Hard
What it means to test the spirits is quite the subject. There are so many explanations on this one subject. There are different branches to the same tree that stretch into various territories. There are two types of people who engage in this behaviour. The first is well-read in the fathers of the Church but … Continue reading Don’t Test The Spirits Too Hard
What False Repentance Looks Like
False repentanceAs the tree is known by its fruit, so also is repentance. A sign of false repentance is when repentance takes place involuntarily, out of necessity, without pain and grief of heart, without contrition and feeling, without sighing and tears. Such repentance was shown by Pharaoh, who repented at every plague which came to … Continue reading What False Repentance Looks Like
