688 (SPIRITUAL STRUGGLE/ SOBRIETY/ VIGILANCE/ FALL/ CONSCIENCE/ DAILY ACCOUNT)
688 (SPIRITUAL STRUGGLE/ SOBRIETY/ VIGILANCE/ FALL/ CONSCIENCE/ DAILY ACCOUNT) Which three matters should we be careful of…in order to avoid a possible fall? 1. If you do not wish to fall into one of your weaknesses (which you have decided not to repeat) you should have sobriety, that is,
VIGIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS
UPCOMING VIGIL 30/09 (Friday) to 01/10/2022: VIGIL FOR THE THE PROTECTION OF OUR MOST HOLY LADY THE THEOTOKOS AND EVER-VIRGIN MARY Start time 19:30 and finish around 02:30 in the morning. At 18.00 (before the Vigil) we will have a spiritual meeting with the faithful in
687 (PROBLEM/ SICKNESS/ SADNESS/ PRAYER)
687 (PROBLEM/ SICKNESS/ SADNESS/ PRAYER) It is said by the teachers, that “Repetition is the mother of learning.” So, please allow me during today’s Paternal Advice to speak about something that has already been mentioned in previous P.As. If you are facing a problem, a difficult problem (whether it
686 (TONGUE/ DISCRETION/ SILENCE)
686 (TONGUE/ DISCRETION/ SILENCE) When you are ready to say something, it may appear to you to be good. However, “the good is no good if it is not properly done”. Elsewhere it is said, “before speaking once, think twice” (that is, think well, before opening your mouth to
685 (AFFABILITY/ LOVE/ NEIGHBOUR)
685 (AFFABILITY/ LOVE/ NEIGHBOUR) Loving your neighbour demands that you are affable towards him. For example: Does he give you or does he propose to you anything?... Accept or do immediately and with pleasure what he asks of you without any objection. (Provided that what he asks and/or what
684 (ORTHODOX HESYCHASM/ HUMILITY/ MEEKNESS)
684 (ORTHODOX HESYCHASM/ HUMILITY/ MEEKNESS) Orthodox Hesychasm requires external and -mostly- internal tranquillity... When we say “tranquillity”, in Orthodox Hesychasm, we mainly mean the restraint of passions…, as well as the restraint of “thoughts” (logismoi)… This exercise brings us into a state of meekness and humility (since through Orthodox
683 (SILENCE)
683 (SILENCE) • Keeping silence knowingly is above all philosophy! • Less talk means less sin. • Silence is golden… • Silence is the atmosphere of the noetic prayer (Jesus Prayer). • Silence is the art of helping you to circumvent all adversities/difficulties. • Silence is the means of bringing
VIGIL FOR THE ELEVATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFE-GIVING CROSS
UPCOMING VIGIL 13/09 (Tuesday) to 14/09/2022: VIGIL FOR THE ELEVATION OF THE PRECIOUS AND LIFE-GIVING CROSS Start time 19:30 and finish around 02:30 in the morning. At 18.00 (before the Vigil) we will have a spiritual meeting with the faithful in the Synodicon of the Monastery.
682 (GOD/ NEIGHBOUR/ SIMPLICITY/ LOVE)
682 (GOD/ NEIGHBOUR/ SIMPLICITY/ LOVE) 1. Be careful not to do anything which may affect your relation with God. 2. If you find yourself before a dilemma, either to sadden your neighbour or God…, choose the first. 3. Simplicity and love demand that you do not misunderstand the person
VIGIL FOR THE NATIVITY OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS
TODAY'S VIGIL 07/09 (Wednesday) to 08/09/2022: VIGIL FOR THE NATIVITY OF OUR MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS Start time 19:30 and finish around 02:30 in the morning. At 18.00 (before the Vigil) we will have a spiritual meeting with the faithful in the Synodicon of the Monastery. Note: The Vigil will be