The end is here! I really cannot believe we've reached the end of the 55 Maxims of Christian Living by Father Thomas Hopko, of blessed memory. It has been such a blessing to me to work through these maxims for my blog. Reading through each and then doing some research to try and fill out… Continue reading Maxim Week 55!
Resurrection Reminder
Such beautiful hymns sung last night. First reminding us that Christ is Risen! One of my favorite things about much of the Resurrectional hymnography is the constant reminder that by rising from the dead, He has conquered death! Come, let us rejoice in the Lord, Who has destroyed the dominion of death! It is such… Continue reading Resurrection Reminder
Falling Down
...again and again. After yesterday's post my dear hubby sent me this quote. Forgiveness has risen from the grave! Christ is Risen! Every day!
Maxim Week 54
Next to the last Maxim. Wow! This is a good one. When we fall, get up immediately and start over. As often as we fall, we stand up again. And we will fall. It says in Scripture that the wise person, the wise man, falls seven times a day, that means a lot, but he… Continue reading Maxim Week 54
Resurrection Reminder
A little bit of Pascha today. As I talk about in That Feeling, this hymn is how we start our midnight service and procession after receiving the light. It fills me. Joy! Have a blessed week! Christ is Risen....every day!
I’m Thinking of You!
Smack dab in the middle of Thinking of You week! Send a Card...Deliver a Smile! It is true! It does just that. I've been working at sending a card each day. Since the last time I mentioned this week was on its way, two weeks ago today, a lot has happened. A lot of exciting… Continue reading I’m Thinking of You!
Maxim Week 53
Endure the trial of yourself and your own faults and sins peacefully, serenely, under the mercy of God. This is very important. St. Seraphim of Sarov said: “To have the Holy Spirit is to see your own wretchedness peacefully, because you know that God’s mercy is greater than your wretchedness.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux, a… Continue reading Maxim Week 53
Resurrection Reminder
It's been one of those weeks. The kind where you aren't really sure where the days and nights have disappeared to. The kind that just blurs together into one big black hole. The kind that desperately needs this reminder to bring up the tail end. Like the rainbow pops up at the end of the… Continue reading Resurrection Reminder
Maxim Week 52
Focus exclusively on God and light. Never focus on darkness, temptation, and sin. That’s classic teaching. Fill yourself with good things. Don’t be mesmerized by dark things. Don’t meditate on evil things. Meditate on good things, and God will take care of the rest. Fr. Thomas Hopko I can think only of the verses I… Continue reading Maxim Week 52
Resurrection Reminder
Your weekly dose of the Resurrection because Christ is Risen Everyday! We sang this beautiful hymn last night at Great Vespers. We sang "in joy". I sing with Joy! Christ is Risen! I was reading through some older notes that I wrote for this blog and came across this "simple idea" I had for my… Continue reading Resurrection Reminder
Kindler of Joy! 