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When Christians listen to the voice of the Church
and live according to its commands,
truly they have
peace
&
love
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Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
fullness of faith
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The Orthodox Church has preserved the Faith of Christ, as a priceless treasure, in all of its original purity, wholeness, and flawlessness, so that our Faith is “the Faith of the Apostles, the Faith of the Fathers, the Orthodox Faith.”
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Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
light from Light
God came to earth in order to search for the lost coin (Luke 15:8-9); to rekindle the smoldering wick (Matthew 12:20); to bind up and heal the sick and the suffering.
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God mingles with crowds in the streets; He has dinner with tax collectors and talks to prostitutes (Matthew 9:11); He searches the dwellings of the poor in order to find those
who are looking for Him,
who are waiting for Him,
and who need and desire Him.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
we should love one another
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The man who knows the delight of the love of God – when the soul warmed by Grace, loves both God and her brother- knows in part that ‘the kingdom of God is within us.’ Blessed is the soul that loves her brother, for our brother is our life.
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Saint Silouan
Wisdom from Mount Athos
on Love
the way of the cross
If He endured offenses and abuses, and terrible sufferings and the Life-giving Cross while being innocent, then even more so we must endure suffering, which we rightly deserve through our sin, without complaint
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In one word, each of us must crucify himself with Christ.
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Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
from the book:
Saint Tikhon of Moscow : Instructions and Teachings
for the American Orthodox Faithful (1898-1907)
persevere
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Do not be surprised if you fall every day.
but
DO NOT GIVE UP!
Stand your ground courageously, and assuredly and angel who guards you will honor your patience.
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Saint John of the Ladder
lay aside earthy cares
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In the mysteries, in the order and life of the Church,
a Christian draws peace and delight and calmness for his heart.
The nature of man is transformed and renewed,
and into his meek, gentle, truly humble, merciful
and loving soul comes the God of peace and love.
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Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
peace from above
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Peace is dispersed everywhere in the Church of Christ.
Here people pray for peace in the whole world, for the unity of all,
here all call one another brethren…
here everyone is loved,
even enemies are forgiven and cared for.
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Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk
cultivate the soul
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Just like rain nourishes and cultivated seeds, so do Church services strengthen the soul in virtue.
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Saint Ephraim the Syrian
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A little encouragement as we approach the Lenten services cycle.
ignorance of God
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If the the kingdom of heaven is the knowledge of God, it follows that the greatest sin is ignorance of God.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
gladsomelife.com 