The carnal way of life constitutes death. If you wish to live long, live through the spirit; for the life consists in the spirit: “If you through the spirit mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live,” both here on earth and there in heaven. Observe fasting, temperance and simplicity in food and drink; do not foolishly squander the balsam of your life; do not seek after riches or luxury; strive to be contended with little; keep peace with all, respect and love all, envy none; and, above all, strive ever to bear Christ in your heart, and you shall live in peace.
Fr. John of Kronstadt – My Life in Christ
St. Mary the Protectress Syriac Orthodox Community is located in Plymouth, Indiana. We are a monastic community and intentional Orthodox Christian community. We believe that you can pray to end hunger, but it is not a true prayer unless you also feed those who are hungry. We seek to live the example of Christ and serve all our neighbors. We are a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic worshiping community. Services are in English.
Showing posts with label My Life in Christ. Show all posts
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Monday, December 1, 2008
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Parts of the Church The church is divided into four different sections. These sections are as follows. 1. The Holy Sanctuary (The Madbaha) ...
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