You are very well spoken. I like that this is said in the spirit of fellowship. Some counter arguements MIGHT be "who will declare his generation" or alternately "who will deliniate his tribe". Or perhaps....an extropolative approach to " to see the mind of God, look to his creation". Then we imagine the Church as the body of Christ on earth, while considering human bodies, which He created. Within human bodies, in the digestion are elements continually at odds with one another, and if any prevailed the end of the whole body would occur.
Thank you Father for your scripture teachings. I am catholic and wondering... what some similarities and some differences between (romana) catholics and greek orthodox (catholics i assume)?
That was wonderful, Father David; thank you so much! I was very touched when you said that you say, "Forgive me", near the end of each confession... acknowledging your own human propensity for sin & the "position" that the newly absolved penitent holds, having just been absolved/cleansed of their own sins! What a beautiful awareness to drive home! After many (~35) years of avoiding Confession & simply "going through the motions", because I was terrified that if I stopped going to Mass I would stop even TRYING to be reconciled with Him, I was finally blessed about 5 years ago with a series of occurrences that brought me back to Confession, & ramped up my pursuit & then continuous pursuit of Him, through the increasingly fervent practice my Catholic Faith. I almost always come out of Confession feeling lighter & joyful, & with the resolve to do better, in keeping with the realization of that moment of having been totally forgiven; what an absolutely tremendous gift! I am so SO VERY blessed, & incredibly grateful! God bless you, Father!😇 ["How to Make a Good Confession" - Fr. David Smith] [4.26.2024]
Lectio Divina: “Divine Reading” Lectio Divina, or “Divine Reading,” involves meditative listening to the reading, out loud and slowly, of a short passage or a few isolated verses of Scripture. It can be down on your own or with a group. Those who listen are encouraged to set aside analysis, and what they “know” already about the passage, seeking instead to open themselves to God’s word, listen with their hearts, and receive it expectantly and passively. They then attend to what they receive from God. God’s word is received personally, as an individualized gift to each person. Lectio Divina, on your own Choose a short Scripture passage for your meditation, and it is to be read out loud slowly. Quiet yourself and ask the Holy Spirit to guard and guide your meditation. First reading. One-minute silent reflection before God. Take notice of whatever captures your attention in the passage or in your inner experience. Second reading. One-minute silent reflection. Listen for a single word or phrase that particularly strikes you. Third reading. Three to five minutes of silent reflection. Listen to how the passage seems to touch your life experience. Fourth reading. Three to five minutes of silent reflection. What do you feel the passage might be inviting you to do? What is God inviting you to be? How is God inviting you to change? Spend some time in prayer over what you received from God’s word, and give thanks for his gift to you.
In the United States, 1983 was designated as the national Year of the Bible by President Ronald Reagan by Proclamation 5018, made on February 3, 1983, at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. President Reagan was authorized and requested to so designate 1983 by Public Law 97-280 (Senate Joint Resolution 165], 96 Stat. What does the public law 97-280 mean? Year of the Bible Law 97-280, declaring 1983 the “Year of the Bible.” The statute recognizes that “Biblical teachings. inspired concepts of civil government that are. contained in our Declaration of Independence and the. Constitution of the United States.”
For those who claim the USA is not a Christian Nation. Note the immortal words of President Reagan. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the United States, 1983 was designated as the national Year of the Bible by President Ronald Reagan by Proclamation 5018, made on February 3, 1983 at the annual National Prayer Breakfast. President Reagan was authorized and requested to so designate 1983 by Public Law 97-280 (Senate Joint Resolution 165], 96 Stat. 1211) passed by Congress and approved on October 4, 1982. The law recited that the Bible "has made a unique contribution in shaping the United States as a distinctive and blessed nation and people" and that, quoting President Andrew Jackson, the Bible is "the rock on which our Republic rests". It also acknowledged a "national need to study and apply the teachings of the Holy Scriptures." "Can we resolve to reach, learn and try to heed the greatest message ever written, God's Word, and the Holy Bible?" Reagan stated. "Inside its (The Bible) pages lie all the answers to all the problems that man has ever known." 10:15
What is the full meaning of Bible? The English word Bible is derived from Koinē Greek: τὰ βιβλία, romanized: ta biblia, meaning "the books" (singular βιβλίον, biblion). The word βιβλίον itself had the literal meaning of "scroll" and came to be used as the ordinary word for "book".
THE LORD'S PRAYER Father you who where are and will be in our innermost being may your name be glorified and praised in Us may your kingdom grow in our deeds and in most lives may we perform your Will as you Father lay it down in our innermost being you give us spiritual nourishment the bread of life super abundantly in all the changing conditions of our lives let our mercy towards others make up the sins done to our being you do not allow the tempter to work in us beyond the capacity of our strength for no temptation can live in your being Father and the temperature is only appearance and delusion from which you lead us Father through the light of knowledge may your power and glory work in us through all periods and ages of time. Amen
0:36 Hi, Welcome to The Inner Way 0:48 _Unseen Warfare_ , Chapter 47 1:00 The Title of Chapter 47: what is mental or inner prayer and of what kind can it be? 1:14 The Way Fr David Say’s The Jesus Prayer 🙏🏼 + Personal Quiet, Prayer Time 1:32 “I read The Psalter out loud, because I think the sound of the words is important.” 1:43 “I typically don’t pray out loud. Um, and I find that sometimes it’s difficult to continue to keep my mind on the prayer when I’m not praying out loud.” 2:01 “Sometimes I’ll lapse into verbal prayer. Most of the time I’m not.” 2:15 This chapter addresses that 2:20 At the beginning of Chapter 47 _what is mental or inner prayer and of what kind can it be?_ • Collects Mind In The Heart ❤️ 2:54 Prayer has to include Confession. **We Have To Repent** in order to bring ourselves into The House of Prayer 🙏🏼 The Practice of Prayer 🙏🏼 3:10 To drive a car 🚗 you have to start it up 🔑 3:30 Confession with Contrition. 3:42 To go on 📖 • The heart ♥️ feels what the mind thinks. 4:08 - “ if something of this is lacking in prayer it is either imperfect prayer or not prayer at all.” 4:18 “ so what we were trying to do is we’re praying we’re praying with our heart, ❤️ we’re praying with our mind, the heart and the mind, praying together.” 4:40 Church ⛪️ ☦️ Hospital 🏥 ☦️ 4:55 Things are happening around us in public. 5:20 Concentration on the words themselves. 5:27 Silent Praying The Jesus Prayer brings The Jesus Prayer Into The Mind. 🙏🏼 6:15 Push other thoughts aside. My focus is what I am doing. 6:41 “ I wish I could pray without distractions, but it always happens.” “And I just need to keep them at bay as much as I can.” 6:58 “one of the ways I do that is by bringing my heart in my mind into the prayer.” 7:28 Reading Prayers 7:47 Pulling the prayer into our mind and heart.❤️ 8:09 ❤️+ concentrate 8:26 + There is another person in the room, God. 8:50 looking forward to Next Week
Father Bless . Excellent presentation. So simply yet fully explained . We make things complicated . The comparison to training for a race creates a great word picture . I will forward this presentation to my children and grandchildren . Thank you Father for your ability to keep things simple and thus understandable . Good Strength .
0:01 0:35 Welcome 0:45 _Unseen Warfare: 46 Chapter_ 1:22 Finding Unity of Your Soul with God. 1:56 ACTS Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication 2:18 The Simple Message: Always say your prayers with tireless diligence. 2:41 Humble Patience. 3:03 The Importunant Widow. She nags a man until she gets what she wanted. 4:33 Real Prayer • Opening your heart to God, to The Holy Spirit + Persistent In Prayer 4:55 + The Voice of God [Not an actual voice] God will tell you whether or not your prayer 🙏🏼 is + For your best Or - really should not be answered in the way you think it should be. 5:30 A feeling in one’s soul. 5:54 If you have not received what you pray 🙏🏼 for, believe and trust that God gives us the good things we need. + Believe that you are receiving another good in it’s place. 6:34 The Sunflower: 🌻Conforming The Will of Man to The Will of God. Author: St John of Tamulsk 7:17 Be persistent in prayer 🙏🏼 + Open ourselves to His Will Although we will still continue to ask for things in prayer 🙏🏼 , that is taught in scripture. 8:08 There are times God will answer our prayers in a different way than we expect. 8:40 God is our Loving Benefactor ❤ + Giving thanks for unpleasant things, yet this is what we are called to do. Through Unseen Warfare and through The Teaching of The Church. 9:40 Mental Prayer, Inner Prayer, is next week’s video topic. ❤️🙏🏼☦️
*Introduction* 0:34 Hi. We’re continuing our study “On Prayer” which is Chapter 46. 0:56 Chapter 46 is a longer chapter. *Fr David’s Novel* 1:17 Fr David’s novel _The Saint Outside The Gate_ is available. 🙂 * There is an edition at the end of the novel about The Spiritual meaning of Suffering written by an Abbot 2:14 That’s on StInnocent Press *On Prayer* 🙏🏼 2:43 1st: Glorify God 2: Give Thanks to God for God’s Mercy 3: Confess To God Your Sins and Trespasses 4: Ask For God To Grant You What You Need 3:22 At this point you may pray 🙏🏼 thus: a simple sample prayer 🙏🏼 4:04 ACTS, an acronym to structure how we pray 🙏🏼 A = Adoration, Glorifying God with our prayer C = Confession, confessing our sins T = Thanksgiving S = Supplication, asking God for what we want 5:29 Our Prayer Has To Be From Our Heart To God ♥️ 5:48 The Pharisee “prayed thus with himself.” His prayers would not go up to God because that’s not where he was aiming his prayers. 6:28 Prayer has to be Conversation with God. + Recognize God is listening to your prayers. + Look toward God, not simply yourself 7:10 Give Thanks To Him. 7:20 Although Father David confesses before giving thanks. Why? 7:34 Repentance is the gateway to The Spiritual Life + Confession, walking into contact with God + Receive Mercy 8:38 C - “This is how yesterday went. This is where I know I went wrong. 8:51 ♥️ I am going to do better. I’m nor going to live like that anymore. 🙏🏼 9:16 T - Thanks for hearing my confession. 9:35 (Putting things right. Restoring the relationship.) 10:17 S - What to pray for to help me in my quest for Holiness 11:54 How can I receive help? 12:15 Making the world better. 12:55 How do I achieve salvation? What do I need, not what do I want. 13:40 Don’t skip Adoration, Thanksgiving, and Confession if you can. 14:14 Then, we wait on it. We be patient with God. + I have done my ACTS 15:14 Whatever happens to me, it is The Will of God. 15:46 Supplication 16:10 Beautiful passage. 16:16 Until then, God Bless You.
In `1951 Faber & Faber Published A best of taken mostly from volumes 4 & 5 of the Philokalia Translated from Russian by the translators of Unseen Warfare by Palmer Writings from the Philokalia: On Prayer of the Heart E. Kadloubovsky Writings from the Philokalia: On Prayer of the HeartWritings from the Philokalia: On Prayer of the Heart
3:59 Icons. The First Painted Icon, From Saint Luke The Evangelist. 4:17 The Theotokos with Christ in Her Arms. 4:47 When Jesus was a little boy, he saw a vision of The Crucifixion. He was frightened and ran to his mother and 5:09 As He jumped into His mother's arms, his shoe fell off his foot. This is depicted in the Hodegetria Icon or as Catholics call it "Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
Thank you, all three of you, so very much, for this beautiful video! very helpful indeed, and inspiring! And thank you to all our fellow praying brothers and sisters in Christ who learn from this and who follow this important example.
0:24 *Mary, Worthy of All Praise* , The Paraklesis Prayer to The Theotokos 0:51 The Paraklesis, a Powerful Prayer To Mary. 1:06 Father David's experience as a Priest in London, Ontario, Canada. 1:52 We need more. We need extra help. 2:12 Why don't we pray a Paraklesis Service. 3:01 Maybe we will do it. *The Paraklesis* 3:18 We got together. We sang the Paraklesis. It's a toe-tapper if you get it going. And if you sing it slowly it's very beautiful. 4:12 A Young Man conversed with Fr David Smith, he and his family joined the church. 5:14 "I think it's already starting to work." 6:01 2 Years of Paraklesis on a Wednesday Night. It was a part of the program of our church. 7:13 Fr David found a house for rent. it was closer to the church. 7:38 The Paraklesis, Vespers, Lenten Services, The Hours Prayer. *During Confessions* 8:12 The Paraklesis, A Secret Weapon. 9:57 Sung in Times of Distress, Sung on The Virgin's Lent during August of The Dormition of The Theotokos. 11:00 Some people pray in church, Some people pray in home because they don't have all the time in the world at their disposal. 12:30 On The First Verse of The Paraklesis. 13:29 We know we encounter a Miracle. We know that God Loves Us. *Trust God* 14:10 God Knows Our Lives, So We Sing His Praises, and Await His Help. 14:17 Behind us, The Egyptian Army rumbles. We have to escape them. Because they desire to take our Life away from Us. 14:45 They are shouting that our Faith is superficial and odd. The Devil. 15:44 Sing and Trust God for each Footprint. Trust that this journey has good things in store for Us. 15:57 Our Journey in Relationship to The Theotokos. *The Song of Hannah* 17:20 Reflection at The End of each Chapter 18:10 Hannah, gifted a son by God, leaves her son Samuel with the Prophet Eli. 19:14 All Generations of Christians will Honor Mary. 20:24 She Gives Her Son for The Salvation of The World. _Appendix of This Book_ 21:10 22:13 I look forward to the beginning of any fast. 22:52 Fired Up! Excited! Married to a Wonderful Fasting Cook 23:30 Feeling Good About Myself. 23:44 Is that what we are fasting for? To feel proud of ourself? 24:05 But.... then it happens, around the 10th, 11th day of the fast. 24:33 You know... lets go get McDonalds. 25:03 "You can't eat here, it's a fast!" 25:47 The Fast STARTS on the day you decide "I don't wanna do this [bad thing] anymore." "I'm not gonna do this [bad thing] anymore"
7:47 The Magnifica, My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord. *The Song of Hannah* 8:17 The Song of Hannah in 1st Samuel. 8:47 Hannah is The Mother of The Prophet Samuel 9:05 Hannah went to The Temple at Shilo. 9:26 Hannah Prays Fervently For A Son. 9:37 Hannah Falls Down on The Floor 9:42 Hannah Prays But No Words Come Out of Her. 9:45 The Prophet Eli, admonishes Hannah to drink less wine. 10:19 Hannah tells Prophet Eli that she has not been drinking, she has been praying for a son. 11:05 Hannah Rejoices! She is going to have a son. 11:43 Hannah Blesses The Lord! Hannah Rejoices The Lord! 12:05 Hannah will leave her 1st born son, Samuel, with The Prophet Eli, to be Eli's Disciple, as a kind of a helper. 12:42 She Rejoices In The Lord! She Rejoices In Her Salvation! 13:25 There is none as Holy as The Lord. 15:14 Luke Chapter 1 Verse 48 "All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed" is in The Song of Mary but not in The Song of Hannah. 16:40 Why should we today call Mary Blessed? *Magnify/Bless/Glorify* 17:07 My Soul Magnifies The Lord 18:23 Her Soul looks at God, intently. 18:46 We draw our attention towards The Theotokos. 19:28 "Calling to Remembrance" "A Model of Humility." *A Young Man at Bible Study* 20:02 Being with a young man. 20:58 You should come to our church sometime. 22:03 A Little Mission Church in Canada. 23:28 God Loves Us. God Never Sleeps. God Puts His Mind on You, and Me, and Us. *All Generations Shall Call Me Blessed* 25:27 Verse 48, Verse 50, Verse 54 and 55 25:52 From Generation to Generation, The Long View of Christianity. 26:49 What would people 1,000 years ago, 100 years ago, have thought about what we are doing today? 27:37 Christianity has been set for us. The Definitions have been set. 28:17 The Theotokos has a Long View of things. 28:47 Preserve Tradition Today. 28:54 Lord Jesus Christ, Have Mercy On Us, And Save Us, Amen.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 03:24 🌍 *The seventh ecumenical council addressed the use of icons in the church, a controversial issue influenced by factors like Islam, veneration practices, and political motivations.* 05:39 🤲 *Icons, believed to have been present in the church since its early days, faced opposition due to influences such as Islam and concerns about over-veneration, leading to debates within the Christian community.* 11:41 ⚖️ *The iconoclastic controversy, fueled by political motives, involved persecutions of iconophiles (icon lovers), with waves of opposition and support for icons fluctuating under different rulers.* 13:02 🌐 *Empress Irene, in 787 A.D., convened the seventh ecumenical council, affirming the use of icons in the church. Theological arguments centered around the incarnation of Christ and the denial of true humanity if icons were rejected.* 19:33 🎨 *Theodora, in 843 A.D., reinstated icons in churches, marking the end of iconoclasm. The event is commemorated in the Orthodox Church annually on the first Sunday of Lent.* 21:55 🙏 *Reflecting on the ecumenical councils, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the decisions made in shaping the spiritual life and worship practices of the Christian community.* 25:12 🕊️ *Monasticism, exemplified through liturgical life and daily prayer, is portrayed as a spiritual battlefront, plowing the way for the spiritual growth of the laity and priests.* 26:39 🐝 *The monastery engages in various activities, including candle-making, honey production, bookstore operations, and music projects, contributing to the spiritual life and sustainability of the community.* 27:34 🤲 *St. Tikhon's Monastery hosts hierarchical events, conferences, and welcomes visitors. The monastery's work involves various activities, and support through prayers, donations, and physical presence is crucial.* 28:04 🏡 *Guest houses have been remodeled to accommodate visitors. Anyone, including the general public, is invited to experience the monastery's atmosphere, closeness to the Lord, and spiritual renewal by contacting them for a visit.* 28:47 🌍 *St. Tikhon's Monastery is emphasized as a shared home for all Orthodox faithful in America. The guest houses extend an invitation to everyone to stay, pray, and find spiritual rejuvenation in this communal space.*
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:54 📜 *The seven ecumenical councils are crucial for Christianity, addressing theological and canonical issues that arose as the faith developed over time.* 03:37 🤔 *Understanding the decisions of past councils, like the seven ecumenical councils, helps guide the church's direction today. Acknowledging our ancestors' perspectives is essential for informed decision-making.* 08:40 🕊️ *Nestorius, Bishop of Constantinople, sparked controversy in the fifth century by opposing the term "Theotokos" for Mary. The Third Ecumenical Council in 431 affirmed the use of Theotokos, emphasizing Mary as the birth giver of God.* 15:37 🤯 *The Monophysite debate emerged after the Fourth Ecumenical Council (451), addressing the relationship between Christ's divine and human natures. The debate led to the separation of Monophysite churches like the Coptic, Ethiopian, and Armenian Churches from the Orthodox Church.* 19:23 🕊️ *Reunion attempts with Monophysite churches continue, with a joint statement allowing members to receive sacraments in the Orthodox Church. Theological differences persist, highlighting the ongoing challenge of reconciliation.* 20:48 🚫 *The Fifth and Sixth Ecumenical Councils addressed various issues, including the discontinuation of obligatory celibacy for the clergy, impacting the church's practices.* 21:57 🎨 *The Iconoclastic debate, culminating in the Seventh Ecumenical Council, was a significant controversy. The debate centered on the use of icons and how they should be venerated in the church.* 23:52 🏛️ *St. Tikhon's Monastery is a hub of Orthodox activities, from liturgical services to cultural and historical preservation. The monastery's varied work includes candle production, honey cultivation, and bookstore activities.* 28:31 🛌 *St. Tikhon's Monastery invites visitors to experience traditional monastic hospitality. Guest houses are open to the public, emphasizing the monastery as a welcoming place for all Orthodox faithful to stay, pray, and be renewed.*
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 01:08 📜 *The video explores the rise of the heretic Arius and his theory about Jesus being a creation of God, challenging the traditional Christian teaching.* 05:35 🤔 *Constantine, faced with a divided Church due to the Arian controversy, intervenes by calling the first ecumenical council at Nicaea in 325 to address the theological disputes.* 13:24 🤝 *Constantine, though not fully understanding Christianity and not yet baptized, presides over the first ecumenical council, using state power to suppress Arianism and promote the Nicene Creed.* 19:31 🌍 *Emperors from Constantine onwards see themselves as protectors of Christianity, leading to a shift where political figures intervene in church affairs, setting a precedent for later controversies.* 22:02 🕊️ *The Nicene Creed, formulated during the first ecumenical council, becomes a crucial part of the liturgy to guard against heresies and maintain theological clarity in the Church.* 23:37 ⛓️ *Arius, despite intending to recant and reconcile with the Church, dies unrepentant on his way to celebrate a liturgy, leaving a lasting historical impact on the Arian controversy.* 25:50 📜 *The Second Ecumenical Council in 381 reaffirms the Nicene Creed, clarifying the nature of Christ and officially defeating Arianism, highlighting the ongoing importance of ecumenical councils in shaping Christian doctrine.*
0:00 Opening 0:10 Tradition Today 0:27 Maria Khoury introduces herself. She lives in the Holy Land. 0:47 She is a Greek who grew up in a Greek community in Denver, Colorado, USA. 1:30 She met her husband David at a Greek college in Denver, Colorado, USA. 1:50 Maria and David, her husband started a beer business in the Middle East. 2:30 Maria lives in a village in the West Bank, Israel/Palestine conflict. 2:50 Taybeh is the only All-Christian populated village in Palestine 4:10 "The Village for receiving Jesus." 6:14 St George, Patron Saint of Taybeh. 8:07 David C. Khoury, is the first elected mayor of Taybeh in 2005.
0:00 Start 0:10 Tradition Today with Father David Smith 0:23 Welcome, we’re holding an Icon of Seraphim of Sarov. 🙏🏼☦️ 2:37 St Seraphim fed a bear 🐻 from his own hands 🙌🏻 3:13 St Seraphim was Clairvoyant 🙏🏼 4:31 Marry the person you are considering marrying, or don’t. 💒💍 5:07 St Seraphim is a Saint of our times. 8:32 January 2nd 1999 Sermon on Saint Seraphim of Sarov. 10:24 “Acquire the Holy Spirit and a thousand around you will be saved.” ❄️ ❤️🔥 13:07 We make ourselves a fitting vessel for The Holy Spirit. ☦️ 14:17 Ask The Holy Spirit to come into your life 🙏🏼☦️ 16:24 A Holy Way of Being. ☦️ 16:48 You can see the Holy Spirit in someone else ☦️❤️ 17:58 Why Fr David Loves ❤️ St Seraphim of Sarov ☦️ 19:45 St Seraphim turned down an Abbot position and went back to his life as a Hermit. ☦️❤️ 21:33 He had some anguish from this decision 😧 24:06 St Seraphim referred to people who came to see him as “My Beloved.” “Father” “Mother.” 26:40 He was so happy 😄 27:20 Some people have difficulty being obedient to The Traditions of The Orthodox Church ☦️❤️⛪️ 28:54 Love God 29:15 Thank you for listening 🙏🏼❤️ 29:37 Tradition Today credits
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:38 📜 The video discusses the Dosatist heresy, which has had a lasting impact on Christianity and continues to influence some believers within the church. 01:18 🤔 The Dosatist heresy was unique in that it was propagated by Christian believers who misinterpreted certain aspects of Christianity rather than those outside the church. 03:36 🤝 The heresy was different from other early heresies like Judaizers and Gnostics, which were brought by people not considered part of the Christian Church. Dosatist heresy, on the other hand, was brought by believers who misunderstood Christian teachings. 05:12 🌍 The Arian controversy was a significant early Christian heresy, and it led to the First Ecumenical Council, establishing the relationship between church and state, known as "church-state symphony." 13:24 🔍 Lucian of Antioch's teachings indirectly highlighted the need for an authority to interpret scripture correctly, as the words of scripture alone were not always precise enough to prevent heretical interpretations. 27:03 📖 Arius, known for his asceticism and hatred of those who denied Christ during persecutions, taught that the Son of God was a creation of the Father, forming the core of Arianism. Made with HARPA AIru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9PNZSGeTNoI.html
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:38 🕊️ The video introduces a four-part series on the seven ecumenical councils, which significantly shaped Christianity from the 4th to the 9th centuries. 01:47 🏛️ The Orthodox Church is often referred to as the "Church of the ecumenical councils" because it aims to preserve ancient traditions and teachings established during these centuries. 03:04 🪓 The importance of understanding and preserving traditions and practices in Christianity is emphasized, rather than discarding them in favor of modernization. 12:06 📜 The video mentions an early Christian council described in the Book of Acts, which helped set a precedent for resolving important questions in the early Church. 16:55 🌟 The early Christian councils sought to discover the will of God when addressing theological questions and conflicts. 20:36 🤝 The video underscores that early Christian councils aimed to find the will of God rather than compromise, with a leader making the final decision. 21:48 ⚖️ The emergence of Christian heresies, particularly related to the nature of Jesus as both man and God, is discussed. 25:52 📖 The heresy of Docetism, which denied the full humanity of Christ, is explained, and Saint John's refutation of this heresy is cited.
In Russian orthodox tradition including some OCA. Frequent confession is seen best practice so to say. I go to Antiochian now and was told not to come as often. What should I do?
1:17 Woe, Take Heed, Consider. 2:05 Who do you gladden? Who do you have as a friend? 2:40 Representative passage, Remembrance of Death 🪦⚰️💀 3:22 How have you passed the days of your life? The Toil Who did you work for? 4:26 Work Wages (Wellbeing) 5:05 (Culmination) 5:58 Thinking about the end backs us up. 6:21 Constant Remembrance can be a problem if done in the wrong way. • Daily > constantly • weekly > constantly thinking about it 7:30 “And who do you have as a friend?” Don’t only think about Judgement Think about Meeting your Love ❤️ face-to-face 8:38 Beloved Payer of Wages 9:15 Romans 6:23 The Wages of Sin are Death Grace is a Gift • On Heart ♥️ • On Intentions • On Works done 10:55 The Vineyard Owner. 11:10 12:09 Service of/from Love 12:39 Undeserving though we are, we all are still sent Grace from God 13:16 • Judgement • Reunion 13:33 See you in church ☦️⛪️
The Orthodox Church calls Mary "Ever Virgin" because she was a virgin before giving birth to Jesus, during, and after giving birth. You are correct in that she was a human being like all of us - we call her pure for the same reason she is Ever-Virgin. It refers to her virginity even while giving birth and becoming a mother.
Thank you very much for this wonderful and informative 4pt series on Jesus Prayer. This are the first lessons I watched from your YT channel and I'm very impressed with them. Thank you and God Bless.
0:34 Welcome to the Inner Way, Part 47/program 47 0:58 Unseen Warfare • Doing Good • Doing _what feels_ Good 2:10 - Constant - Never Ceasing (I’m not there yet, God Help us with this) 3:37 Eating late at night 9:30 PM 4:10 - Unhealthy - lacking quality sleep 4:49 Struggling with that 6:35 Running Down The Clock ⏰ 7:25 The Hockey Team leading 4-2 loses the lead! 7:53 Sudden Death Overtime 8:25 Why give up at the end of the game? 10:43 Suggestions
3:31 Overcome 1 Passion at a time. Focus on 1 and overcome it and others will follow. 5:28 Take up arms against the biggest passion (the passion troubling your life the most) 7:15 Build up ability. 9:10 (Relaxation Relapse) 10:20 Know your measure and keep to it. 14:45 Watchfulness
*Iconography* 1:20 Video made during The Pandemic of 2020 1:32 Drawing ✍🏻 of The Prophet Moses, experiencing God’s presence in the Burning Bush 🔥 3:38 Icons are made in a Liturgical Process 5:10 Image, Color, Base and Increasing Highlights, Flow. 7:25 Cool, Warm. 7:50 Repentance. Moving, (Learning, building more goodness into your way of being.) 9:28 Joining color.
3:35 Stillness 4:27 Vigilance 4:55 Pen and Paper 🖊️ 📝 is a bad idea to have during prayer time. 6:12 Stillness and Vigilance 6:42 The Mind Wanders 8:06 Mind Heart ♥️ 8:37 Life of St Issac The Syrian ☦️
0:57 Welcome back 🙏🏼 2:35 The Jesus Prayer 🙏🏼 3:20 At the end of St. John’s Gospel. ☦️📖 4:02 The Work of Christ in Our Lives ♥️ 4:38 Jesus Prayer daily reminder. 🙏🏼 5:24 Sunrise 🌅 🌄 ☀️ 5:54 Same as it always has been, normal days. 6:34 The Countless Intellections 6:44 Much can be learned From The Jesus Prayer 🙏🏼 7:13 The Same and Always New.
1:44 Control Over The Imagination. 3:43 “That”ll show him.” Thought 4:58 You pray with your mouth; You pray with your Heart ♥️ 6:16 Quoting from _Unseen Warfare_ 7:27 Do not let your memory remember
