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by SolarFlare
Thu 23 January 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
Topic: Humility in monasticism
Replies: 11
Views: 6308

Re: How to Greet a Monk or Nun

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.

by SolarFlare
Thu 23 January 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
Topic: Humility in monasticism
Replies: 11
Views: 6308

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).

by SolarFlare
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
Replies: 6
Views: 11922

Re: Monopolies for Monks: HOCNA wins suit vs. AB Gregory of

Monks who have been given so much light and illumination about the truth, and are supposed to be dead to the world, the flesh, and the devil, should never be so vindictive. They should love their enemies, and trust God in all things. HOCNA should not have sued, because it is contrary to Scripture. W...
by SolarFlare
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.

by SolarFlare
Thu 23 January 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
Topic: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
Replies: 14
Views: 8222

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.

by SolarFlare
Thu 23 January 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Monasteries and the Monastic Life
Topic: Sad news from the Lesna monastery
Replies: 14
Views: 8222

Re: Sad news from the Lesna monastery

She was a nun for 70 years? Pray TO her!

by SolarFlare
Thu 23 January 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Praxis
Topic: 55 Maxims for Orthodox Christians
Replies: 11
Views: 5544

Re: 55 Maxims for Orthodox Christians

"Do nothing for people that they can and should do for themselves." That seems Pharisaical to me. I'm sorry. Compare the teaching of Saint James. " If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; not...