The incarnation of the Son and Word of God was not a consequence of the fall of man, but the original (unconditional) purpose of man’s creation, because in this way man was meant to and could reach deification. Indeed, Adam’s fall could not “force” God to become human, meaning Christ could not eternally assume human nature because […]
Category: Spiritual Life
Sunday of the Forefathers
The great supper (Luke 14: 16-24) God sees into the heart of every man Man goes about his business, minds his family and does not take heed of […]
The Healing of the Bent and Burdened Woman
10th Sunday of Luke (Luke 13: 10-17) ” I , my God, take responsibility of my own actions……” If the Bent Woman had not been going […]
The Resurrection of Jairus daughter The healing of the bleeding woman
Sunday 9.11.2014 Z’ Luke There is still hope In both cases the Lord gives each person what they ask for, because they both ask in faith. But our faith in […]
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
5th Sunday of Luke Luke 16: 19-31 … as though we’ve already journeyed to the other world and returned again. Each person in this world will […]
Abba Sisoes at the tomb of Alexander the Great
St. Sisoes was renowned for his wisdom, repentance, his faith in God and particularly for his humility. Through his labours, St Sisoes humbled himself immensely and God […]
You must first become illumined and then illumine others:
This is true theology If man understands that becoming humble is everything, he will desire to empty himself of all the tumors that exist within him. Since, if […]
Palm Sunday
(John. 12, 1-18) How interested are we to meet Christ? Six days before Christ’s passion, we find the Lord at the house of Martha and Mary where […]
5th Sunday of Great Lent St. Mary of Egypt
(Mark 10, 32-45) As you feel the love of God, you ought to respond possitevely to His love The Lord goes up to Jerusalem in order […]
4th Sunday of Great Lent – St. John of the Ladder
(Mark. 9, 14-29) “I believe, Lord, help my unbelief” In today’s gospel passage, the Lord again is seeking faith. Today, even the best things erode the […]