Category: Contemplations

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? Luke 15:4 . . I shall recall the straying; I shall seek the lost. Whether they wish it or not, I …

“For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives.”” – Hebrews 12:6 . “The soul does not return to God unless it is taken from the world. When the soul is strongly attached to the de- sires of the world, that are liable to defile and destroy it, nothing brings …

Happy Feast of Annunciation. . “Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 . St. Ambrosios says, “she describes herself as the hand-maid of the Lord, even though she has been chosen a mother to Him. The promise that has been fulfilled did …

“but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” – Romans 5:3-5 . “Consider how great the things to come are, …