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A Cloud of Witnesses, The Friendship of the Saints!

1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

What would mama Mary Do? 1 Corinthians 11:1 11  Imitate me, just as I also  imitate  Christ.

Luke 9 21 Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. 22 And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For who...

1 John 2 9  He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.  10  He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.  11  But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

The Path to a Pure Heart!

John 11 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that Yo...

A message of comfort shared at the funeral of a faithful woman: Though her body grew weak, her spirit was clothed in strength. Outwardly she may have seemed frail, but within, she bore a quiet and steadfast faith — a vessel of endurance and love. In her suffering, she bore witness to the unseen strength that comes from God. As St. Paul reminds us, ‘Though our outward man is perishing, yet the inwa...

From Fear to Hope, Death Before and After Christ!

Luke 1 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I [g]do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.

You, O Lord, know my unworthiness and my unfitness, and my unmeetness that I should draw near unto this, Your holy service. I have no boldness to draw near and open my mouth before Your holy glory, but according to the multitude of Your tender mercies pardon me a sinner. And grant to me that I may find grace and mercy at this hour, and send me strength from on high that I may begin and be made fit...

Matthew 12 31  “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy  against  the Spirit will not be forgiven men.  32  Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the  age  to come.

The Holy Spirit longs to dwell in a heart that is clean, quiet, and welcoming!

The Ascension and the Helium Balloon!

John 14 : 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip?

Why do baptized babies join the Resurrection procession?

Let's examine ourselves whether we truly feel, experience and manifest the characteristics of Christ's life within ourselves - love that is patient, kind, gentle, and unconditional; peace that surpasses understanding despite difficulties; and joy that cannot be taken away. Do others see Christ's life in us? Can we say with Paul that: "it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in...

It’s Rich — in Every Way It’s a Real Experience It’s Once a Year It’s Personal

Colossians 3:5-17 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them. 8 But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filth...

I have come to You O Lord, as the sick one to his physician, and as the hungry to the Spring of living water, as the poor to the Source of riches, as the sinners to the Savior, and as the dead to the Fountain of Life; for You are my salvation, my healer, my life, my strength, my comfort, my joy, and my rest is in you. Help me, protect me, and teach me to put my will in Your hands, that I may live...

The parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is one of the most profound stories told by our Lord Jesus Christ. It speaks not only of repentance and forgiveness but also reveals the dangers of spiritual pride and the true meaning of our relationship with God. In this parable, we find two sons, both of whom lost their way, though in different manners.

Lent is indeed a powerful season in the Church designed to redirect our focus from the outer person — with its worldly distractions and concerns — to the inner person, where true spiritual growth and communion with God take place.

From the Orthodox Church Fathers' teachings, fasting is much deeper than just abstaining from certain foods. Here's their understanding: - St. John Chrysostom emphasizes that true fasting begins with the mouth - controlling not just food, but also harmful speech - St. Basil the Great teaches that fasting must be accompanied by spiritual efforts: "Fasting with the body while continuing to sin is li...

Every church feast or liturgy is an opportunity for growth!

John 6:  26 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. 27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”