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The One Thing Needful

Posted on Sep 4th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

Christ is our hope, our cleansing and santification, our resurrection, life and repose.  He alone is what we all need, and therefore, the Orthodox Church constantaly pronounces these words aloud so that we may hear... More »

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What Joy!

Posted on Aug 29th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"What joy is ours that the Lord not only forgives our sins ,but allows the soul to know Him, so soon as she humbles herself.  The poorest wretch can humble himself and know God in... More »

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About the prophesied scoffers of holy things

Posted on Jul 27th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts" ( 2 Peter 3:3 ). Does the mirror change and bend when the scoffer stands before it laughing... More »

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Prayer is all this and more.

Posted on Jul 19th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"Prayer is all-powerful on account of the all-powerful God Who acts in it.  It is the sword of the Spirit ,which is the Word of God.  Prayer by its nature is communion and union of... More »

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The Dangers of Empty Talk

Posted on Jul 3rd, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

"In general, Loquacity (rambling talk) opens the doors of the soul, and the devout warmth of the heart at once escapes.  Empty talk does the same, but even more so... Empty talk is the door... More »

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Being Truly Human

Posted on Jun 27th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

If we are unwilling to admit the specific sins in our lives, those that bring us suffering and turmoil, we cannot be freed from them by God's mercy. It is easy for us to admit... More »

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+ St. Febronia pray for us +

Posted on Jun 25th, 2009 by boznamedsoo : Just a sinner. boznamedsoo

1. THE VENERABLE FEMALE-MARTYR FEBRONIA [FEVRONIA] Febronia was the daughter of Prosphorus, a senator from Rome. In order to avoid marriage with a mortal man, Febronia betrothed herself to Christ and was tonsured a nun... More »

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