thanks for the clarification about drunkneness, i never knew that...it was just an assumption that i made. But, wouldn't you agree that it happens more frequently in this age than 2000 years ago?
also, no, we shouldn't also abstain from bread becau…
Also, my priest's opinion on this is that either way we shouldn't drink, out of respect, because we use this substance in Church to transform into the Blood of Jesus for communion.
just to add a bit, another thing that strengthens me is the power of the cross and how the temptation goes away when you do it, and how the devils tremble at the sign of the cross.
also, the pope always reminds us to ask God. So, ask God to give yo…
when someone said this,
Regarding the question about whether alcohol is permitted or not, let us remember that All things are pure for those who are pure (lol including alcohol).
i was reminded of the story of St. Macarius and how when he was eatin…
i was listening to a sermon by the pope and he mentioned this verse
(Genesis 1:2-5) 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep.
he said some people only look at this part and leave the rest out, which is
And…
ok, what you said makes sense, but i don't see the connection between what you said and what we were talking about. can you please kindly make that connection for me.
thanks and continue to pray for me
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John 8:34
Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave …
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What do you think Theophan the recluse meant?
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I think he meant exactly what User00 said,
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GArgiriadis & Godislove260,
What you seem to be going at is that some people believe that they can discern. let me warn you, never say "I can" but rather what God has allowed me to do.
forgive me, but i think this thought of "I can" is from t…
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St. Theophan the Recluse
He who refuses to give into passions does the same as he who refuses…
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If someone knows that going on the net is too great of a temptation for them and they know they won't resist the temptation to visit certain sites, then it might be best…
by just examining it, i think the circle in the center must represent no beginning and no end or rather THE beginning and THE end, the Alpha and the Omega
and by looking carefully at the design i can see a heart on each of the 4 branches. on the to…
i received this in an e-mail recently:
The man who walks with God always gets to his destination.
If you have a pulse you have a purpose.
The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in Canada, especially in the minority races!…
when you stand up to pray, the first people you pray for are them, and read the word of God and it will give you strength beyond your imagination
Matthew 5:11-12
11 “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil agai…
So He will make them stumble over their own tongue;
All who see them shall flee away. (Psalm 64:8 )
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut out. (Proverbs 10:31)
No weapon formed against yo…
except, the categories i mentioned are with limits, unlike what you mentioned.
in the categories i mentioned, it is known what the individual sins of it are
tongue = swearing, talking back
honesty = lying, cheating
lust is obvious
any thoughts?
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I am objecting to the use of the indirect format of "Christ is risen", and would rather it was "Christ has risen". The former gives a connotation of Christ not participating…
i didn't get what people were saying pertaining to the past or present tense. Some people seem to be in agreement with each other; however, they are stating different views.
So, to make it clear, should it be
Christ is Risen
or
Christ has Rise…
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If you follow the bible completely, then sure you wouldnt be put into such situations where you would be beaten up.
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i don't quite agree with this statement. in…
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I don't care really, I'll defend my self or friends if the need rises.
Some would say this is wrong, my reply - do you follow all the bible
Didn't think so.
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epsh…
i found one website where they have like 3 or 4 psalms sung from every hour....here it is
http://www.agpeya.org/Chanting_the_Agpeya/chanting_the_agpeya.html