ABOUT PRELEST - Instructions by the Church Fathers

📖 The Scoop

“Wealth without work

Pleasure without conscience

Science without humanity

Knowledge without character

Politics without principle

Commerce without morality

Worship without sacrifice.

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There is only one thing you can do to beat me.“ Abba Macarius asked, „What is it?“ The devil replied, „Humility. That's why I'm not strong against you.” ///

It is here on earth that we can and must prove our love for Him with the inner decision: „I will believe in You, I will fulfill Your commandments with all my strength. I will suffer because of the faith in You, I will give up everything and everyone - both my personal life and my relatives, only You, Lord, do not give up on me and do not allow me to lose my faith and courage. Do not allow me to murmur against You, even if I suffer very severe sorrows and my or my loved ones' sufferings. Grant that I may love You with all my heart.“ ///

The Three Steps of the Ministry to the Lord ///

1. Every earthly service to one's neighbors (work, alms, help). ///

2. Spiritual service to others: (prayer for them, the Word of God). ///

3. Patience in sorrows, temptations, diseases.

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