Spiritual Treasures

Death, and hope in the face of it

Death, and hope in the face of it

The soul says: in the hostel of the body have I lived, and the Master of the house has sent for me. I can stay no longer, for the one...

Death, and hope in the face of it

The soul says: in the hostel of the body have I lived, and the Master of the house has sent for me. I can stay no longer, for the one...

Who is blessed?

Who is blessed?

Blessed are they who have loved God, and because of their love for Him have come to despise all that is earthly. Blessed are they who weep day and night, for...

Who is blessed?

Blessed are they who have loved God, and because of their love for Him have come to despise all that is earthly. Blessed are they who weep day and night, for...

Blessed is the merciful Creator and Redeemer

Blessed is the merciful Creator and Redeemer

Blessed is the Good and Merciful One Who rejoices over us when we repent and without reproach accepts us with joy according to His love...

Blessed is the merciful Creator and Redeemer

Blessed is the Good and Merciful One Who rejoices over us when we repent and without reproach accepts us with joy according to His love...

Life's lessons: woe

Life's lessons: woe

Woe is he who abides in sin and can find no time for repentance, for in that place shall he repent, mourning his sins to no avail unto the ages. Woe...

Life's lessons: woe

Woe is he who abides in sin and can find no time for repentance, for in that place shall he repent, mourning his sins to no avail unto the ages. Woe...

A prayer to the Theotokos: Though I am unclean, accept my prayer and grant me repentance and defense at the judgment.

A prayer to the Theotokos: Though I am unclean,...

O all-praised and all-good Lady, O fountain of loving-kindness, O abyss of love for mankind! Though I am unclean and committed to this adulterous and rebellious world, careless in both...

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A prayer to the Theotokos: Though I am unclean,...

O all-praised and all-good Lady, O fountain of loving-kindness, O abyss of love for mankind! Though I am unclean and committed to this adulterous and rebellious world, careless in both...

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There is no hiding — God sees all. Hurry to cleanse yourself while there is still time.

There is no hiding — God sees all. Hurry to cle...

I sin and hide so that no man will see me; but the Lord sees me when I do evil. If a man sees me I am ashamed; but I...

There is no hiding — God sees all. Hurry to cle...

I sin and hide so that no man will see me; but the Lord sees me when I do evil. If a man sees me I am ashamed; but I...