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What are the qualities that make one “a man after God’s own heart?”

“A man after God’s own heart” was said about David the prophet. Let’s examine his attributes to know how he pleased God. David was a man of prayer “Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice.” (Ps 55:17) He loved to praise God “Seven times …

Is there any unforgivable sin such as blasphemy or adultery or does it take longer for certain things to be forgiven?

The only unforgivable sin is the perpetual refusal to repent. This is true for the believer, who has been baptized and confirmed in the Orthodox faith, but refuses to heed to the guidance of the Holy Spirit; and for him who refuses the Holy Spirit. Our Lord confirms this truth saying, “Assuredly, I say to …

How to Benefit Spiritually from the Holy Pascha Week

How do we enjoy the most spiritual week of the year? 1. Our behavior inside and outside church: It is very noticeable that many people during Passion Week act very differently inside church than they do outside church. Inside church… black curtains, sad hymns, solemn readings, and complete concentration on the suffering of Christ. However, …