666 (SICKNESS/ PAIN/ FAITH)

  666 (SICKNESS/ PAIN/ FAITH)   I wrote in P.A. no. 526:   «Do you have a pain in your body and you do not feel well or you worry somewhat? Cross the painful part four times and say each time: In the name of the Father, Amen. And of

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665 (SIMPLICITY/ GOD)

  665 (SIMPLICITY/ GOD)  The Holy Trinity is simple· simple and indivisible. Having been created at the image of God, we have by nature a simple soul.  To put it simply, after the fall, our soul acquired diversity, multiformity and versatility.  However, our good God wants us simple… in thought,

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664 (LANGUAGE/ CHATTER/ SILENCE)

  664 (LANGUAGE/ CHATTER/ SILENCE)  Be aware that the less you talk, the less you sin!  The wise Solomon says in his Proverbs: “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.” That is, “One does not avoid sin if one chatters”.  And he adds: “The

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EASTER SUNDAY

CHRIST IS RISEN! «No words do I have...enough O Lord to thank you; a great desire is now left...to please you and be grateful» Icon painted by Abbot Athanasios (click on the image)  

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