"God's love is more powerful than our enemy's hatred for us."
@elenihelenmelb
5 жыл бұрын
John Marcucci And this is precisely why we are tempted - various ways - sufferings and affliction- blessings in disguise- For the demons use the enemy USE them because they have no LOVE- they cannot attack God so they take it out on Gods children- His creation Many early saints welcomed sufferings/ afflictions- it made them stronger and more humble Glory be to God for all things+
@TaehunGrammar
5 жыл бұрын
Dear Father I am being chrismated into Orthodoxy on April 20. Your words have guided me at points along the way. Thank you. p.s This is some amazing nature.
@FatherSpyridonROCOR
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Dylan, that is great news, congratulations.
@theclassic6198
4 жыл бұрын
Dylan Williams ....... welcome my brother. God grant you many years.
@bonnie_gail
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! I am just starting.
@petertogni3347
5 жыл бұрын
Wise words and caution. We are all ill and only God can save us! Amen Father!
@elenihelenmelb
5 жыл бұрын
Peter Togni The CHURCH (Ekklisia ) is a healing centre through our Lord Jesus Christ our God For this reason He came for all to destroy DEATH- sin( missing the mark) and through Him we are saved + Glory be to God+
@chriss3674
5 жыл бұрын
Father, I am due to be Chrismated into the Holy Orthodox Church this upcoming Holy Saturday. Thank you for your videos, I have found them to be incredibly useful as I have struggled as a catechumen and I cannot wait to taste the precious body and blood of our Lord. God bless.
@FatherSpyridonROCOR
5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Chris. God bless you.
@shabrour
5 жыл бұрын
Chris S You will only see slowly transformation if you realy live the Orthodox life, at least strugle to live it.
@jpage99999
5 жыл бұрын
2 things to fear if they consume us in our thoughts; 1) Imagining we are holy. 2) Imagining that God cannot save us or won't save us. I'm embarrassed to admit that I have fallen prey to both of these thoughts. More so of the second thought which has brought tremendous suffering. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy and enlighten our darkness.
@bonnie_gail
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
@raymondcannon2141
3 жыл бұрын
Both, I think, stem from pride, thinking we're exceptional.
@thomaskaczmarek6628
2 жыл бұрын
You're not alone in that thinking. Lord have mercy on me a sinner.
@antonkirani2758
3 жыл бұрын
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.
@fianaj9517
4 жыл бұрын
Praise be to God for he has given Father Spyridon Wisdom.
@christianwalk2360
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this message Father. I needed to hear it at this time. God bless you Father Spyridon. May He have mercy upon us all
@vickykentrota9031
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr. Spyridon.Greetigs from Greece.
@mdb60
5 жыл бұрын
Saint Silouan’s words-resonates deeply. A common man who became a saint. His common sense and simple approach is palpitating. Thanks Fr Spyridon for another solid message. ☦️ 🐝 ☦️
@paulwilliams9207
4 жыл бұрын
Never a better time to hear such wisdom. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me a sinner.
@elroussa
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you dear father Spyridon! Greetings from Crete!
@antiochianwoman
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father ☦️
@fianaj9517
4 жыл бұрын
Amen Amen Amen. Humility Humility Humility under God's Love.
@henrystanley511
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you father for this teaching please pray for me I suffer so badly from guilt even after I've confessed them thank you God bless you 😭🙏♥️
@TheRedfish23
5 жыл бұрын
St Silouan is one of my favorites, I am thankful for your videos. God bless everyone!
@deuslaudetur2451
2 жыл бұрын
The second thought has come to me on numerous occasions. I felt absolute dread, damnation, and despaire. But when you remember the Lord Jesus Christ can and will save you it beings the greatest relief and feeling of joy.
@buster2188
5 жыл бұрын
God Bless you Father.
@teresapavani4799
5 жыл бұрын
Father spyridon bless, Thank you for reading of those wonderful Saints teachings- we need it now more then ever in this age of ‘great spiritual delusions’- May our Lord Jesus Christ , Theotokos and the Saints protect you and always guide you’ ICXC NIKA
@shalommussie7883
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father your page is so awesome I’m so happy for this channel❤️❣️
@brucemilnes5914
2 жыл бұрын
Thank God for the apostle Paul
@milkamustakylytar5204
5 жыл бұрын
this was the most Loving teaching speech, so far, our leader Spyridon. 💜💚💝
@georgipraskov8223
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father !
@anastasioselgriego.1142
4 жыл бұрын
ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX CANAL EVER. FATHER SPYRIDON THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER IN CHRIST.🌴😔🌵
@miropecovic3876
3 жыл бұрын
I often fall to the sin of lust (due to my own decision), and can feel hopeless afterwards (if I willingly did this, will the Lord still have mercy, on how can I repent of this?). Your messages have been a great help, and I often return to the same ones after falling. God bless you
@H3c171
Жыл бұрын
You must confess and repent, and God will save you, the struggle is most important, sin lies crouching at your door and God knows it is not easy for you His mercy is greater than your moment or weakness ❤
@cranegantry868
2 жыл бұрын
Those are the thoughts I have been having. Now corrected. Thank you Father.
@kathyagalidis8822
4 жыл бұрын
Wonder words to help us. Thankyou
@kevinmiller6585
4 жыл бұрын
We HAVE ONE FATHER. AND THAT IS GOD .I CALL NO MAN FATHER BUT GOD.AND JESUS CHRIST IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR. AMEN.
@johnnyd2383
4 жыл бұрын
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@patodwyer721
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr.Spyridon
@135xo
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutly love your helping me while im trying to change!! Thank you 🙏
@theclassic6198
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fr.
@senaitgebremedhin7460
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you father !
@MFG333
5 жыл бұрын
Those who have witnessed the Living Light, who is God, and who have touched the pure golden light of His holiness are shown eternity filled with His Living Light. One can never see this except through His eyes nor apart from His holiness. In that moment there comes complete understanding of our sinful state and that it will, apart from the redemptive and purifying touch of the Christ, separate us from the eternity that we see and the holiness of God. Only God is Holy, but our eternal moment approaches as the Risen Christ washes our feet and guides our steps. Love God and do not be afraid!
@SeelenleidArchive
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alex_nevskiy_888
5 жыл бұрын
Good day, father Spyridon. I'm about a beginner in orthodoxy faith, and I've read the book of St. Seraphim of Sarov about an Acquisition of the Holy Spirit. May be you can recommend me some understandable books for the very beginners, that would describe which steps do the beginer need to start to acquire the Gods grace.
@brittanyh1749
5 жыл бұрын
Alex Nevskiy The Orthodox Way by Bishop Kallistos Ware is a good one and The Truth of Our Faith by Elder Cleopa.
@alex_nevskiy_888
5 жыл бұрын
@@brittanyh1749 Thank you! I will look your books. I've also found something about like this in general: father Theophan the Recluse - Three homilies on the bearing of the Cross
@FatherSpyridonROCOR
5 жыл бұрын
Hello Alex, a book that is deceptively simple yet rich with spiritual truth is "Way of the Pilgrim". I would encourage you to read the lives of Orthodox saints - particularly contemporary saints. This way we get an insight into how others became saints. Two of my favourite books are "Contemporary Ascetics of Mount Athos" which is in two volumes and also "Orthodox Dogmatic Theology" which is the clearest explanation of the faith I have ever read. God bless you.
@alex_nevskiy_888
5 жыл бұрын
@@FatherSpyridonROCOR Thank you so much, father, for your advices.
@ofensiveagainstpride8763
5 жыл бұрын
Pray pray pray pray pray
@biljanaomcikus2109
3 жыл бұрын
Please Pray for me for i am guilty of Both sins...THANK-YOU FATHER AS ALWAYS OUTSTANDING IMFORMATION...
@bereketbiru2809
5 жыл бұрын
Thank u father!
@SK-ik9mc
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you father
@tessalogan586
4 жыл бұрын
I've never imagined either , I'm not Holly and i won't make it without God.🙏☝
@empereurjustinien2082
5 жыл бұрын
Great video Fr.
@susannecromwell3461
2 жыл бұрын
The crows agree
@Ascension.z
3 жыл бұрын
Father Spyridon. I am someone who suffers from depression but I believe that there are other forces that be for the longest time I’ve struggled with asking God to forgive me I developed the mind of “ there’s no way God would ever forgive me I’m too dirty and unclean for someone of his majesty” if you can make a video about this struggle that not me but other orthodox Christian suffer with I’d be appreciative god bless you.
@ofensiveagainstpride8763
5 жыл бұрын
Father, God bless. I have some concerns regarding monkship. I am in the process of monkship and I fear my superior is taken by this world. My heart and spirit is particularly troubled by this. Please advise. We dine and wine with laymen. We talk as if no fear if God with others and we laugh. My superior states that I should not take word for word from scripture. My spirit tells me to not continue as I'm still novice. My spirit tells me that I should not comprise. We live in very good standards as if we are not struggling. Which is quite contrary to the life and example of our Lord.
@FatherSpyridonROCOR
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, you will know that one of the first lessons someone entering monastic life must accept is not to judge anyone. The demons will attempt to divide communities who are seeking God this way. Do you have a Father confessor or elder? Forgive me if this sounds harsh, but since you are seeking to follow the path of a monk I feel I can be more abrupt - then this must be the person you share these concerns with. be absolutely open and honest, hold nothing back. The demons will try to trick monks into keeping secret thoughts and opinions, and these can be their ruin. Further, I am only telling you these things second hand, I am a parish priest, your experience of monasticism will already be far greater than mine (I have only stayed for visits in monasteries). The devil will seek to convince you that you could make much better progress elsewhere, or that your fellow monks are not up to the standard you hoped for. In reality monasteries are made up of sinful people seeking their salvation together. It can be dangerous to start wandering from place to place looking for the perfect setting. However, this is not to say that sometimes a monk may simply not be at peace in a certain place, and, for example, on Mount Athos monks do sometimes move around trying to find the best place for them. But this is always with the blessing of their abbot, and always as a result of conversations with their confessor, not something they do independently. You mention that the standards where you live are good and that you feel you are not struggling. It is clear that your message is full of signs of a struggle, but it is inwards. The outward circumstances are far less important than the inner struggle you make with your own feelings and temptations. The most difficult aspect of the ascetic life is the humbling of our will. I pray you find peace and your future path becomes clear. Please pray for me.
@ofensiveagainstpride8763
5 жыл бұрын
@@FatherSpyridonROCOR father Spyridon, the Lord Jesus Christ directly grant life eternal and the joy of thy salvation. The Spirit led me to ask you for I shall receive an answer. Thank you. I shall through the grace of God Jesus Christ pray for your salvation. God has granted us all gifts. May the Lord reveal wonderful mysteries and endurance to you and his true church. Holy Trinity be with you and the church. Benjamin.
@rhondarockhound622
5 жыл бұрын
I really like so much of your orthodox theology. I was so disappointed when I found out that you don’t think of me as a sister and that you would not give me holy communion. Even Peter made mistakes and had more to learn. You’re church is not the authority on truth, nor is any one earthly church. Yes we are utterly dependent on Gods grace and we are in process of learning who Jesus is and what that means to us, guided by the Holy Spirit. Jesus died for us sinners but we can’t take communion if we don’t have the “correct” understanding? Jesus left us so that he would not be confined to space and time. He is there with you and here with me. We are perfect in him, it is not our doing. He draws us in and teaches us to love like he loves. Yes you and I have a responsibility to preserve the scriptures and history and teach. Thank you for that.
@chrisrobinson1671
5 жыл бұрын
If you think you're perfect just because you believe, you're in for a shock on judgement day.
@shabrour
5 жыл бұрын
rhonda dynneson All your lines reveal but one thing - PRIDE! Who are you to think you know about GOD's theology?! JESUS did not come to build many churches but ONE church. Now, which church is that? The first and oldest church there is - the ORTHODOX CHURCH! You have the chance to become Orthodox - do it!
@sojc7144
4 жыл бұрын
💪✝️🙏❤️
@aaabbb3738
5 жыл бұрын
acording to jesus christ we dont know what we are doing when we sin
@aaabbb3738
3 жыл бұрын
@@flaman1967 " on the cross " forgive them father for they dont know what they do
@aaabbb3738
3 жыл бұрын
@@flaman1967 no blanket waver,, but is it true ???? i believe it is , so that would be my ONLY justification by the grace of Jesus Christ..., "by grace we are saved"
@aaabbb3738
3 жыл бұрын
@@flaman1967 none can pass the judgement of the law " a tooth for a tooth an eye for an eye " we are acused by satan rightfully for our missdeads, words and thoughts satan demands justice from god... but thanks to jesus christ we may be saved and justifies through repentance and jesus prayer to his father " forgive him father for he knows not what he does " ... if we knew the FULL consequences of our words thoughts and deeds . WE WOULD NEVER DO THEM , THE PRICE IS TOO HIGH...
@kirkbowyer3249
4 жыл бұрын
SOLE FIDA
@johnnyd2383
4 жыл бұрын
Have you seen this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/tKdnloeIpamTppw
@randychurchill201
3 жыл бұрын
You should focus on healing through the grace of God rather than the suffering that comes from the lack of God's grace towards a particular issue. I can't think of one account that Jesus told anyone how their continued suffering would benefit them in any way. Denying God's grace in favor of steadfast suffering would not be looked upon favorably by God. Jesus is the answer to our suffering not the reason for our suffering. There will be suffering and there is suffering because of the fall, not God's plan. Christ removed the curse brought by the fall for each of us who will take thereof individually, he doesn't justify it or validates the symptoms thereof. Your reaction to these issues has been reversed by your reactive mind brought on by fear. Focusing on suffering instead of the grace which squashes the suffering brought on by the lack of God's grace is a reversal. Watch yourself brother before you start accrediting the Serpent in the Garden for the benefits of suffering brought by the fall.
@snozwangler7177
5 жыл бұрын
Wanna duo on Fortnite?
@antonkirani2758
4 жыл бұрын
Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.
@lukelucas9264
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@antonkirani2758
3 жыл бұрын
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.
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