Isichios the monk, father of the skete of Saint Anne
Among the fragrant flowers that blossomed in the Virgin’s garden was Father Aeschyus, who was adorned with virtues. He was born in a small village in Messinia […]
19:16-26 – The rich young man
Text: 16 And behold, someone came up and said to him, “Good Teacher, what good shall I do that I may have eternal life?” 17 Then he said to him, “Why do you invite me?
10:32-33 and 37, 19:27-30 – recognizing and following Christ
Text: The Lord said: 10:32 Whoever therefore acknowledges me before men, him I will also acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven,
01- Romans 13:11-14:3 - Salvation is now nearer, so let us walk worthy of children of the kingdom
Text: 13:11……Our salvation is closer now than it was when we believed. 12 The night is far spent and the day is at hand; let us cast off the works of darkness.
14- Hebrews 1:10-2:3 - The great salvation attained to us by the incarnate Word
Text: 1:10 And “You, O Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 They will perish, but you remain.
04- Galatians 2:16-20 - Between the works of the Jewish law and the grace of faith in Jesus Christ
Text: 16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ that we may be justified.
05- Ephesians 2:4-10 - Salvation is a divine grace
Text: 4 God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, 5 while we were sometimes dead in sins
11- 2 Timothy 3:10-17 - Persecutions are the way of life in Christ. Blessed are those who persevere to the end.
Text: 10 But you have followed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my patience, 11 my persecutions, and my sufferings, just as I had done nv
Diseases are a help to humans
In order for someone to go to the sweet paradise, he must here (that is, in this life) taste a lot of bitterness, and be in
How to save the soul
What do you say to the person who asks: “How can I save myself?” Thus: Repent, and be strengthened by the power of grace in the divine mysteries, walk in
Devote yourself to saving yourself and purifying your heart
Now is the time to confess, so confess what you have done in word and deed, day and night. Confess at the appropriate time (2 Cor 6:2), and on the day
10:32-45 – Jesus foretells for the third time about his passion, death and resurrection
32 As they were going up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading them, they were astonished. And as they followed, they were afraid. So he took the twelve also