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The Blessed Woman Thais
And now I desire to narrate to you the excellent history and the great repentance of the blessed woman, Thais. For speech concerning her...
The Five Ways of Repentance
Do you wish that I shall speak of the ways of repentance? They are many, and various, and different, and all lead to heaven.
The...
What Is Discipleship?
What is Discipleship?
Discipleship is where God works in us through righteous persons who fulfill the spiritual task of teachers and father to illustrate the...
On Repentance and the Actions of God’s Grace
We have already mentioned that a sinner in need of repentance is in the same position as a man who is submerged in deep...
Extracts from Canon 8
Let us look at an extract from the beginning of the first sermon: "So listen, O you who have friendship for the man who...
Love, Liberty & Lies
“Love God, and do whatever you will”
- St Augustine
This brief quote from one of the most eloquent Christians in history is a profound description...
The Purpose And Method Of Christian Life
Christian salvation is fundamentally the same, whether pursued in the world or through monasticism. It is this foundational unity, which is the unity of...
Necessity of Trials in Attaining the Goal
I know that you are heartbroken, stricken with trials, but if you endure nobly, you will possess joy. If trials do not come to...
The Exercise of the Arrow Prayer
The Concept Behind this Exercise: These prayers are called "arrow-like prayers" by the Church for they are, in a manner of speaking, spiritual arrows...
Christ Will Fill the Emptiness in Your Heart
Open the bed chamber of your heart to let Jesus in and you will find perfect rest, for everything is vain without Him. You...
