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May 27 Echoes of Eternity There were they in great fear, where no fear was. Psalm 53:5 I see in My people too much craven fear—which is but another form of self-love. They seek signs and wonders, and miss the … Continue reading →

Take a moment to read this great review on ##039;Welcome to the Orthodox Church##039; by Frederica Mathewes-Green http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/552112-book-review-welcome-to-the-orthodox-church/

May 26 Echoes of Eternity And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. Ephesians 5:2 Walk in love as I have … Continue reading →

May 25 Echoes of Eternity How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house; ever singing Thy praise. Psalm 84:1,4 (rsv) Beautiful for habitation is My dwelling place. Beautiful the peace … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Our Advocate Known as the Golden Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus is a stunning chant, sung directly after the Alleluia on the day of Pentecost. It was most likely written by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canturbury in the … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis Our Advocate Known as the Golden Sequence, Veni, Sancte Spiritus is a stunning chant, sung directly after the Alleluia on the day of Pentecost. It was most likely written by Stephen Langton, Archbishop of Canturbury in the … Continue reading →

May 24 Echoes of Eternity And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30 Many, many times My Spirit is grieved at the waywardness of your mind. How easily you … Continue reading →

Holy Spirit I prefer order to chaos stability to bedlam stillness to mayhem Who wouldn##039;t? You wouldn##039;t Divine cloudburst Holy downpour Sacred torrent Topple my world with you benevolence Barrage my barricades with your generosity Flood my heart with your … Continue reading →

May 23 Echoes of Eternity . . . a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17 (rsv) Once I spoke to Moses out of the burning bush. Now I speak to My people out … Continue reading →