The point is that Genesis says we came from dust. I don't know what Roman Catholics are praying about. The Orthodox attitude about the body, is to mortify it, as we see in the lives of ascetics.
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- Thu 23 January 2014 8:52 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Humility in monasticism
- Replies: 11
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- Thu 23 January 2014 7:50 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Humility in monasticism
- Replies: 11
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Re: How to Greet a Monk or Nun
Maria wrote:Our bodies are Temples of the Holy Spirit. They are not dirt. We are to show forth Christ to one another.
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (Genesis 2:7).
- Thu 23 January 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: World Orthodox, Heretical, and Vagante Jurisdictions
- Topic: Monopolies for Monks: HOCNA wins suit vs. AB Gregory of CO
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Re: Monopolies for Monks: HOCNA wins suit vs. AB Gregory of
- Thu 23 January 2014 7:21 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Humility in monasticism
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6308
Humility in monasticism
A monk should not be concerned about how people address him.
When I become a monk, I want you to walk on me as if I were dirt. And don't call me "Father," or "Brother." Call me sinner or Mr. Dirt, or Mr. wretch.
- Thu 23 January 2014 7:18 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
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Re: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
I don't see this as sad news. We now have a new heavenly intercessor. She is now more powerful than you can imagine.
- Thu 23 January 2014 7:16 pm
- Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
- Topic: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
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Re: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
She was a nun for 70 years? Pray TO her!
- Thu 23 January 2014 7:06 pm
- Forum: Praxis
- Topic: 55 Maxims for Orthodox Christians
- Replies: 11
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