Monthly Archives: March 2024

The Church did not invent fasting but merely adopted and developed the fasting practices of Judaism and the ideas of the Greco-Roman world regarding fasting. Judaism knew only one fasting one-day binding on all: the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). … Continue reading →

When we talk about God’s justice, we often think of revenge, but God is not like that Not being angry with my brother, even if he has done something to me and some retribution is expected, is fair. That is … Continue reading →

Today, St. John discusses the parable of the pond at Bethesda. It looked more like the waiting room of a trauma hospital. After all, many sick people were lying there—blind, lame, and paralyzed. And that’s where Jesus came. It’s pretty … Continue reading →

Part of our life is our loved ones, whom we love and who love us. We cannot imagine life without them. Our love for them also shows that if their health or even life is threatened, we do everything possible … Continue reading →

In a particular city, there was a judge who did not fear God and did not shame people. A widow in that city came to him with a request: Protect me from my adversary. But he didn’t want to for … Continue reading →

Many people do not take him seriously, only problems take them over Even though the world is dominated by the cult of the flesh, many Christians have rather the opposite problem in this area. They do not consider their body important … Continue reading →

There is a general illusion that holiness is the work of man, that one must have a clear program to achieve perfection and then carry it out gradually with courage and patience, and that this is what it is all … Continue reading →

Although we can still fall, our sins do not have to separate us from God: we can accept forgiveness and be reconciled to him. If we strive to keep God’s commandments, we can call upon the Holy Spirit to pour … Continue reading →

“That person is characterized by honesty and conscientiousness.” “He behaved correctly and according to his conscience.” Society still values ​​courageous and conscientious people. Many people believe that doing good does not pay, and it is more profitable to behave according … Continue reading →