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Romans 8:31 "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
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i think what jydeacon mentioned about the communion of the orthodox churches is very important. we cannot have ONE ORTHODOX CHURCH at this time because not all orthodox churches are in communion with each other. plus, if this were to happen i don't…
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of course you can, you just have to let Abouna know
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do you remember the parable of the Prodigal Son? Look what happened when the son decided to go back to his father and say his famous line: 20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had co…
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thanks mabsoota for the post, I have a follow-up question when Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5), was He only speaking to 'us' or was He only speaking about spiritual life or what exactly? thanks and pray for me
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That's AMAZING May God bless your service I live in Canada though...is there any news about that?
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let me just add one small clarification...EVERYTHING is forgivable if you ask for it I think you're getting confused with these verses: Luke 12:10 “And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasph…
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does anyone have anything to read about this great saint other than the synaxarium?
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yes, that could be a deterrent in the beginning, but the real reason that you shouldn't sin is because of your love for God and your embarrassment in front of God. My sunday school teacher once told me, "If you're embarassed to confess certain sins…
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flexmd, what you wrote seems to make sense, but i still want to hear from Fr. Peter. you may think that St. Paul did not have the qualifications to be an apostle at first and definitely St. Moses the Black did not have the qualifications to be what …
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Abouna, i think you mis-interpreted my statement due to my poor choice of words. I apologize. I meant to say: you have to not seek it, where 'it' refers to the priesthood itself; however, you should seek service and the well-being of all. Now, whet…
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you have to not want it
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perhaps you can see the saint of the day he is born on and if you like it, then name him after him/her.
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Sheep Among Wolves, you're absolutely right. everyone here is benefiting. we are benefiting because we are serving which also leads to learning; and you are benefiting because you are learning. thus, not only should you thank us, but we should als…
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ok, that didn't work.... when you click on that url, just type "faith" and press search
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i just searched up "faith" on orthodoxsermons.org and this is what came up... some of the titles look pretty interesting http://www.orthodoxsermons.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=search_result
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From bkaras Remember, that although the church has placed great regard for these fathers, the church also did forget to place a high regard for those saints who were married, the monastic life does not guarantee Heaven. you mean "didn't forget"
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one thing is that he must be absolutely not tied to anything in the world and must not find pleasure in worldly things at all
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[quote author=mahraeel link=topic=7874.msg103955#msg103955 date=1244520001] In that case, why dont you do every sin in moderation?[/quote] you can't say that, first of all as we have already established, drinking as in the action itself is not a …
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just an interesting thing about Anba Karas, at the moment of his death, Jesus appeared to him and some events happened and then Jesus said that whoever calls for the intercession of Anba Karas will be blessed, and whoever writes his life story and s…
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[quote author=I am all yours Lord link=topic=8082.msg103871#msg103871 date=1244269922] Would you listen and take the blessing of being obedient to your parents or would you rather continue serving?[/quote] i have the least experience out of everyon…
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thanks Abouna, i learned a lot and i will definitely read the text you suggested and get back to you with any questions i may have, after my exams. Also, keep me in your prayers for my exams. Thank you and may God continue to give you knowledge and…
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Since i was born in Egypt and Arabic was the first language i was taught, it makes me feel more like a son, when i call my Fathers, Abouna. I totally agree with you though. I just have one question, would you agree that it is an unwise decision as…
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thanks Abouna, i will definitely read that after my exams. As in all ascetic endeavours, it seems best that we refrain from judging others in matters of eating or drinking. Whatever someone else eats or drinks is nothing for me to worry about, I nee…