Source: St. Elisabeth Convent
June 26, 2016
In this monologue, Archimandrite Joasaph (Peretyatko) speaks about the various roles of monasteries in modern settings, both within and outside cities, whose main role is the life of prayer.
See also
“The Main Battle is Spiritual”
Igumen Anthony (Pavliashvili)
“The Main Battle is Spiritual”Abbot Anthony (Pavliashvili) on his path to the monastery and the providence of God
What difficulties do we have in the monastery? For me the most difficult is when you speak to people, pilgrims, about salvation, and they don’t listen or don’t believe—they don’t want to be saved. And then I pray that the Lord would open their souls.
Hermitage of the Holy Cross Monastery
Hermitage of the Holy Cross MonasteryYou realize while on the journey, especially if it’s a pilgrimage, that it depends on God whether you make it to your destination or not. Every journey, begins and ends with God.
May God Give You Wisdom! The Letters of Fr. John Krestiankin. Letters to Laypeople. Part 12
Archimandrite John (Krestiankin)
May God Give You Wisdom! The Letters of Fr. John Krestiankin. Letters to Laypeople. Part 12Receiving the monastic tonsure should be preceded by our resolve for it, expressed not only in the mind and heart, but by our life itself. Therefore, do not rush to take the tonsure, but labor with firmness of will for self-crucifixion, and live monastically in the world, knowing only the institute, home, and church.
Comments
Michael6/27/2017 7:13 pm
If only there were an Orthodox monastery where I could receive the divine liturgy every day...if only. Please pray for my wife and children who are not yet (I hope and pray they will) Orthodox.