Thank you so much Fr. Seraphim. All glory to God, to Christ and the Holy Spirit forever, and may the most Holy Mother of God bless us all. Amazing message, probably lifechanging for me, thank you.
My brother, I love you, and am grateful to God for you. Thank God for your obedience that we all get to benefit from. These deep truths that are revealed to you by Holy Spirit as so an amazing nourishment to us. Glory to God The Father for raising up his sons and daughters in his due time. Many blessing upon you and your Monastic brothers and Sisters My Brother. In Jesus name Amen.
Wow! The timing of watching this video, its amazing! The Holy Spirit is hearing and responding to every question and struggle going through my mind about the orthodox church lately. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit now and forever! Thank you so much for making this video, fr Seraphim! ❤
Hello everyone recently I have been wanting to be an orthodox Christian and demons have gotten a hold of me, I have been feeling loneliness, depression, agony, and despair. I really want prayer so may you guys a pray for me my name is Hector
I’m Catholic, but I said a prayer for you. I converted after similar experiences, and it took years, beginning with my prayers. God helped me meet a sponsor and even bring another lost soul to classes with me who ended up getting baptized as well. Pray, and give God permission to upset your life to make whatever changes he needs to to help you, and then, when he does, trust him and don’t let it scare you. Just ask for strength and courage to obey and endure. God bless you, and merry Christmas!
Solitude. When we can focus on God. Winters in Maine starts in Early October and use to last until May. The blankets of snow quiets the landscape with less detail so one can inward. I hope some day the finances of your monastic communities on Mull and Iona can end a financial need for your organized retreats for others and you can just have visitors in the traditional sense where the Liturgy of the Hours can be the only focus of your communities.
Thank you 🙏🏼 I am a Protestant of 30 years and admire Orthodoxy. I have struggled with the question as to whether I could ever become Orthodox, if I am uncomfortable with icon veneration, and praying to anyone other than the Father, as our Savior taught us. I would not be able to compromise on these topics. I just wonder if this would make me “fail the catechumen final exam“… or how that even works.
Kevin, if you are sincere, there is no want of good books you can pick up. Every convert was at one time exactly where you are 😊. I can only tell you I have been in the Orthodox Church for two years and I have FINALLY received the healing I have needed for so long. The Orthodox of Church is often referred to as a hospital. Like the Inn that the good Samaritan took the man to.
Better yet, pray to the Father, through His son Jesus Christ, as our Savior taught us to. At the end of the day, this is about restoring the relationship with the Father that was severed in the Garden. ♥️
Yikes praying to icons and the "mother of God"! You need to reach your Bible and see how offensive this is to God. There's only one God and Christ Jesus is His only begotten Son,ONE with the Father. Is not three plus mama ,plus saints! We pray only to God I'm sorry you don't understand this basic! I suppose it's images that copy the pagan and ritualistic practices. Sadly sadly in ancient times. This church lost its simplicity became a hierarchal structure copying the world and becoming involved in politics throughout Europe! By force maybe, but this should not be . Understand the holy word of God. As Auca tribes people do. I encourage you to look into ,ITech Among these peoples and how far they have, and they're understanding pure and biblical! Look to Jim and Elizabeth Elliot , missionaries and and their children still serving In the pure word of God taught through great sacrifice. I challenges to look up Mr. Nate Saint and Steve Saint. And their lifetime service in the jungles and beyond. Five Devoted women and their families. Serving the Lord all their lives and foreign mission fields. Please don't remain in your isolation. Go into all the world and preach the gospel!
You're fighting for a lost cause. He wants to remain sequestered away, and preach to people (who are out in the real world) from the safety of that enclosure. While charging ridiculous amounts of money for 'retreats.' Trying to pry that comfort blanket from his hands will not work, he will grasp onto it all the more. I was a cloistered aspirant nun. All is not as it seems with these people.
I share your theology and your understanding of what is appropriate, and inappropriate. But please remember to be charitable. Our brothers and sisters in Orthodoxy are still our brothers and sisters in Christ. They struggle with looking at us in the same way. There are things in Evangelicalism that are abhorrent that I could mention. Lead with love and admonish with kindness and humility.
All I’m going to ask is: Who gave you that Bible that you are trying to live by? Before you believe in the book, shouldn’t you check the author of it first, and the one who told you that it is the word of God? It’s the same church that you are judging and slandering right now.
Thank you so much Fr. Seraphim. All glory to God, to Christ and the Holy Spirit forever, and may the most Holy Mother of God bless us all. Amazing message, probably lifechanging for me, thank you.
My brother, I love you, and am grateful to God for you. Thank God for your obedience that we all get to benefit from. These deep truths that are revealed to you by Holy Spirit as so an amazing nourishment to us. Glory to God The Father for raising up his sons and daughters in his due time. Many blessing upon you and your Monastic brothers and Sisters My Brother.
In Jesus name Amen.
Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement. It’s such a help on the path.💝
Wow! The timing of watching this video, its amazing! The Holy Spirit is hearing and responding to every question and struggle going through my mind about the orthodox church lately. Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit now and forever!
Thank you so much for making this video, fr Seraphim! ❤
Благодарю Вас, отец Серафим. Мне очень полезно было услышать то, что Вы сейчас сказали.
I can so relate to this message, I love you my brother
Christ is in our midst.
Great video! Thank you, Father Seraphim!
Hello everyone recently I have been wanting to be an orthodox Christian and demons have gotten a hold of me, I have been feeling loneliness, depression, agony, and despair. I really want prayer so may you guys a pray for me my name is Hector
I'll pray for you Hector stay strong and conquer your challenges make are creator proud
I’m Catholic, but I said a prayer for you. I converted after similar experiences, and it took years, beginning with my prayers. God helped me meet a sponsor and even bring another lost soul to classes with me who ended up getting baptized as well. Pray, and give God permission to upset your life to make whatever changes he needs to to help you, and then, when he does, trust him and don’t let it scare you. Just ask for strength and courage to obey and endure. God bless you, and merry Christmas!
Solitude. When we can focus on God. Winters in Maine starts in Early October and use to last until May. The blankets of snow quiets the landscape with less detail so one can inward. I hope some day the finances of your monastic communities on Mull and Iona can end a financial need for your organized retreats for others and you can just have visitors in the traditional sense where the Liturgy of the Hours can be the only focus of your communities.
Thank you 🙏🏼 I am a Protestant of 30 years and admire Orthodoxy. I have struggled with the question as to whether I could ever become Orthodox, if I am uncomfortable with icon veneration, and praying to anyone other than the Father, as our Savior taught us. I would not be able to compromise on these topics. I just wonder if this would make me “fail the catechumen final exam“… or how that even works.
Kevin, if you are sincere, there is no want of good books you can pick up. Every convert was at one time exactly where you are 😊. I can only tell you I have been in the Orthodox Church for two years and I have FINALLY received the healing I have needed for so long. The Orthodox of Church is often referred to as a hospital. Like the Inn that the good Samaritan took the man to.
That is where one sits, adjusts posture and... prays the Rosary, I would think.
Better yet, pray to the Father, through His son Jesus Christ, as our Savior taught us to. At the end of the day, this is about restoring the relationship with the Father that was severed in the Garden. ♥️
Well, you bow your face down when Christ enters the room :))
In the summertime?? That's me, that's not you... ;)
Yikes praying to icons and the "mother of God"! You need to reach your Bible and see how offensive this is to God. There's only one God and Christ Jesus is His only begotten Son,ONE with the Father. Is not three plus mama ,plus saints! We pray only to God I'm sorry you don't understand this basic! I suppose it's images that copy the pagan and ritualistic practices. Sadly sadly in ancient times. This church lost its simplicity became a hierarchal structure copying the world and becoming involved in politics throughout Europe! By force maybe, but this should not be . Understand the holy word of God. As Auca tribes people do. I encourage you to look into ,ITech Among these peoples and how far they have, and they're understanding pure and biblical! Look to Jim and Elizabeth Elliot , missionaries and and their children still serving In the pure word of God taught through great sacrifice. I challenges to look up Mr. Nate Saint and Steve Saint. And their lifetime service in the jungles and beyond. Five Devoted women and their families. Serving the Lord all their lives and foreign mission fields. Please don't remain in your isolation. Go into all the world and preach the gospel!
Bruh
You're fighting for a lost cause. He wants to remain sequestered away, and preach to people (who are out in the real world) from the safety of that enclosure. While charging ridiculous amounts of money for 'retreats.' Trying to pry that comfort blanket from his hands will not work, he will grasp onto it all the more. I was a cloistered aspirant nun. All is not as it seems with these people.
I share your theology and your understanding of what is appropriate, and inappropriate. But please remember to be charitable. Our brothers and sisters in Orthodoxy are still our brothers and sisters in Christ. They struggle with looking at us in the same way. There are things in Evangelicalism that are abhorrent that I could mention. Lead with love and admonish with kindness and humility.
@@saladfingers.- Saladfingers, in my experience, broad generalizations like this are always wrong on some level.
All I’m going to ask is:
Who gave you that Bible that you are trying to live by? Before you believe in the book, shouldn’t you check the author of it first, and the one who told you that it is the word of God?
It’s the same church that you are judging and slandering right now.