Thank you Father Peter. I lost my wife a few months ago after 30 years of marriage. She was in the hospital for a month and decided she wanted to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy after realizing the many heresies of the Catholic church. Though we did get married in a Greek Orthodox church. While she was in the hospital she read the book " wounded by love" by Saint Porphyrios and said that was the most beautiful, convincing book she ever read and wanted to convert. Unfortunately she died of heart failure before she left the hospital. I'm all alone and read the Saints. Maximus the Confessor, Paisios, Joseph the heasychst, Ephrem of Arizona and the desert fathers. Nevertheless I'm fighting my own addiction and depression of missing my wife. I appreciate your advice on the Jesus prayer. If possible l really need your prayers Father Peter. God love you.
@@seanm8665 Thank you very much. I'm very flattered by your kind words.Cristos Anesti. By far the greatest news we have is the resurrection. That alone is the biggest blessing we can ever receive. God love you.
I am sorry to hear that..But the heresies in the Catholic Church does not represent Catholicism and heresy should have no efffects on the church established by the lord Jesus.Catholicsm is the true truth
Father Peter Heers, God bless your wisdom. I like your parallel about being inspired by a saint. I used to run marathons in the past and when I started my first race I didn't know how hard it was going to be, it was raining that day too. But I crossed the line walking, with a lot of pain&joy. It is important to run with heart and you will love to run. Run without a watch, but keep track of time and distance. An athlete runs first because he has a passion for running, then because he wants to improve his time and yes he trains inspired by great athletes. Now, change the word ”run” with ”pray” and ”time” with ”life and relationship with God, Jesus Christ, and His presence in Christian's life”. Now, start running after Lord Jesus Christ, run before Him and when you're tired try to run one more lap, one more mile, and the joy in rest will be even greater. God bless this day and all the days to come.☦📈☦ God bless all my friends (..), and God bless you who read.
Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )
Thank you Father Peter! I have been drawn to you over the last few months, and love your videos. Thank you so much for reaching out to us through this media! When I was young, around 13, I was able to visit Saint Anthony's Monastery in Arizona through our Church in California (St Nicholas). It was an absolutely beautiful place and experience. This was in the mid 1990's when it was first built. As an adult I have struggled with being persuaded and hoaxed into false ideas. However, the last two/three years since my grandmother has passed, I have felt this incredible deep calling to go back and re-learn to speak Greek and read the scriptures. Your words have helped me connect some missing pieces and feel aligned in my spirit. I hope to visit this monastery again and ask Jesus to forgive me as a sinner this day and every day forth. I also remember one point asking my elder from Church (something that must have obviously not been that important), and him urging me to please refrain until later as we need to keep quiet on the grounds during this time. Immediately the Abbot appeared in front of us, and it was a perfect moment.
No Known Thrown: I went to Blessing of Water (Jordan) service yesterday & enquired with priest about Monasteries & he told me about St. Anthony's as his favorite. Thank you
Matthew 6:6-8 6) But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7) And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8) Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 16) Rejoice evermore. 17) Pray without ceasing. 18) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19) Quench not the Spirit...
This is real wisdom right here. I'm just 18 but currently working and people at my work are so down to the Earth, its passions. Sex, money, letting your emotions get over you... I fall for it but I need to have the wisdom to step back from it and to just be a spectator of it. Wisdom and Patience are what's getting you closer to God. I always believe in Jesus, everyday, but do I follow him everyday ? No. But this has to change, as the Lord Himself said: John 15:19 "If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you."
Prayer closet? Uh oh, I've not heard of that yet, time to research! I'm new to Orthodoxy, coming from Southern Baptist, so all these terms are new to me. I feel like I did when I first came to Christ several years ago and I know nothing!
@@American-Jello God bless you, the Holy Orthodox Church is God’s one and only Church, founded by Christ Jesus our Lord. Orthodox Christianity is a continuation of the original Christian Church of the Holy Apostles, as St. Athanasios the Great said, “Orthodoxy is what Christ taught, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept.” The Orthodox Church remains unchanged in doctrine and faith since the early Church of the Holy Apostles. I am very glad to see that you have come to God’s truth! This entire channel will be very helpful to you. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and keep you safe always.
He never once mentioned Jesus. He told you to put saints first. The bible says to put Jesus first. Then he talked about idolizing athletes not Jesus. Think about that.
Thanks Fr Peter! I would like to contribute to what you have said and recommend some saints, who have particularly helped me: St Seraphim of Sarov, Theophanes the new Recluse and not a saint yet, but Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Eternal Memory, has given wonderful lectures on the Jesus Prayer
The difference goes all the way back to the Council of Chalcedon. The Greek Orthodox(to which I belong to), upheld the council and the belief that Christ has two natures, both divine and human. The Copts reject this, and instead believe in a one nature (Monophysite) Christology. I hope this answer helps 🙏🙏 ☦️
It should also be noted that, although we recognize their christology as monophysite, they’ll reject this, calling themselves “miaphysites” instead. It’s true that their [the Copts’, and all Oriental Orthodox’] understanding of christology differs from that of Eutyches; notwithstanding, we identify them as monophysites, as that’s truly what they are (albeit, a peculiar strain thereof).
We believe in the two natures unified into one nature without mingling, mixing, confusion, alteration, or transmutation. “Thus, neither did the Divine nature transmute to the human nature, nor did the human nature, transmute to the Divine nature. The Divine nature did not mix with the human nature nor mingle with it, but it was a unity that led to Oneness of Nature.”
Along with Miaphysitism vs. Dyophysitism, all Orthodox Christians cross right to left. Orientals cross themselves like Roman Catholics from left to right. That is a big issue too. The Armenians use unleavened bread. Ethiopians practice circumcision, believe in the immaculate conception, etc. The Oriental communion varies on key things whereas in Orthodoxy (Orthodox Church) we do not.
I have this kind of question... For example if a soldier is in a hard training or even a heavy combat, is it acceptable to say the Jesus prayer while also focusing on the work?
It's always acceptable to pray isn't it? It's called the prayer of the heart, the very prayer the saints used. It's probably fine to pray during that so God helps you and you have God before you always
(Inhale) Lord Jesus Christ son of God (exhale) have mercy on me a sinner. try to pray it along with your heartbeat, for its called the prayer of heart. It's wonderful
As a catechumen I sometimes doubt my belief in Jesus and I also find myself not connecting to the meaning of the Jesus prayer. I come from a Muslim background so I often think thay I should pray to God instead of Jesus. And because I haven't yet entered into the Christian faith, I do not have an anchor to keep my faith in Christ. Do you reccomend that I pray despite my lack of belief? But then I am afraid of making a habit of praying without heart. My preist has said to me that he cannot answer that question as it would be too complicated for him to answer...
Brother, keep on praying to Jesus Christ who is truly God and truly man in full. As we hear in the Gospel “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.” God bless ☦️
@Nikos Antikythera ok I remember but I thought it was Lord Jesus Christ son of the living God have mercy on me a sinner? Is that just another version of it?
There are different versions of it. Some love the son of the living God portion but for some that doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily. Some use the Greek that Elder Ephraim used Kirie Isou Kriste Elesion Me. There are UA-cam videos of Elder Ephraim repeating the prayer. Also recommend reading ‘My Elder Joseph’ by Elder Ephraim. The Jesus prayer is front and central and also recommend visiting one of Elder Ephraim’s Monasteries to see them in action developing the prayer so that it can travel from the mouth to the mind and eventually settling into the heart. You will notice the novices saying the prayer out loud as this is necessary to imprint it in the mind before it can descend to the heart. You will also notice the older monks don’t say it aloud anymore as it has been imprinted in the heart. As Fr. Peter said, the Spiritual Guide is important here. Even better if the guide is experienced. Beware of delusion as well. This is why a Spiritual Father is important in this process and generally not something you should embark on by yourself.
God keeps you in existence because of His love for you. The least you could do is think of your creator Lord Jesus Christ as often as possible throughout the day.
God is always conscious of you, otherwise you wouldn't exist at all. You would just cease to exist. We are nothing, only He sustains our existence. And by becoming conscious of Him throught the day we can become grateful for that, and actually get inspired to be virtuous and to keep a healthy spiritual life. Otherwise, we become even more prone to fall into pride and ignorance. And we all know how that truly ends... It's better to change while we still have time
Thank you Father Peter. I lost my wife a few months ago after 30 years of marriage. She was in the hospital for a month and decided she wanted to convert to Eastern Orthodoxy after realizing the many heresies of the Catholic church. Though we did get married in a Greek Orthodox church. While she was in the hospital she read the book " wounded by love" by Saint Porphyrios and said that was the most beautiful, convincing book she ever read and wanted to convert. Unfortunately she died of heart failure before she left the hospital. I'm all alone and read the Saints. Maximus the Confessor, Paisios, Joseph the heasychst, Ephrem of Arizona and the desert fathers. Nevertheless I'm fighting my own addiction and depression of missing my wife. I appreciate your advice on the Jesus prayer. If possible l really need your prayers Father Peter. God love you.
Brother may i know your name to keep you on my prayers?
I am so sorry for your loss brother
@@seanm8665 Thank you very much. I'm very flattered by your kind words.Cristos Anesti. By far the greatest news we have is the resurrection. That alone is the biggest blessing we can ever receive. God love you.
I am sorry to hear that..But the heresies in the Catholic Church does not represent Catholicism and heresy should have no efffects on the church established by the lord Jesus.Catholicsm is the true truth
Many saints come from the Catholic Church aswell.
Father Peter Heers, God bless your wisdom. I like your parallel about being inspired by a saint. I used to run marathons in the past and when I started my first race I didn't know how hard it was going to be, it was raining that day too. But I crossed the line walking, with a lot of pain&joy. It is important to run with heart and you will love to run. Run without a watch, but keep track of time and distance. An athlete runs first because he has a passion for running, then because he wants to improve his time and yes he trains inspired by great athletes. Now, change the word ”run” with ”pray” and ”time” with ”life and relationship with God, Jesus Christ, and His presence in Christian's life”. Now, start running after Lord Jesus Christ, run before Him and when you're tired try to run one more lap, one more mile, and the joy in rest will be even greater. God bless this day and all the days to come.☦📈☦ God bless all my friends (..), and God bless you who read.
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Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!
We are indebted to you! Please pray for us!
Good struggles!
@@OrthodoxEthosMay you pray for me I feel like I have no faith and am rejected god bless you
God bless you Father Peter.
Хвала оче, на многаја љета и теби и душекорисном каналу и свима који учествују!!!☦️☦️☦️🙏🙏🙏
Help us Jesus and Holy Spirit.
Thank You 🙏🏻
Thank you my brother in christ!🙏❤ I'm here in California grateful for you reaching out and sharing this helpful information.🙏❤
Thank you father.
Thank you so much for your support!
We are indebted to you! Please pray for us!
Good struggles!
May we have your blessing, Fr. Peter. Prayers for you and your family.
Thank you very much, Fr. Peter!
🙏❤🙏
Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time
The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits
So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply
Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )
Thank you Father Peter!
Thank you, Fr. Peter
Amen Praise the lord ☦️🛐
Father, thank you for this. Hope you are alright. You don't look well. You look tired. We prayvyou are able to get some rest.
Thank you Father Peter! I have been drawn to you over the last few months, and love your videos. Thank you so much for reaching out to us through this media!
When I was young, around 13, I was able to visit Saint Anthony's Monastery in Arizona through our Church in California (St Nicholas). It was an absolutely beautiful place and experience. This was in the mid 1990's when it was first built. As an adult I have struggled with being persuaded and hoaxed into false ideas. However, the last two/three years since my grandmother has passed, I have felt this incredible deep calling to go back and re-learn to speak Greek and read the scriptures. Your words have helped me connect some missing pieces and feel aligned in my spirit. I hope to visit this monastery again and ask Jesus to forgive me as a sinner this day and every day forth.
I also remember one point asking my elder from Church (something that must have obviously not been that important), and him urging me to please refrain until later as we need to keep quiet on the grounds during this time. Immediately the Abbot appeared in front of us, and it was a perfect moment.
No Known Thrown: I went to Blessing of Water (Jordan) service yesterday & enquired with priest about Monasteries & he told me about St. Anthony's as his favorite. Thank you
Thank you Fr.
Thank you for specific details.
Thank you
Much appreciated.
Matthew 6:6-8
6) But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7) And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8) Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19
16) Rejoice evermore. 17) Pray without ceasing. 18) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19) Quench not the Spirit...
This is real wisdom right here. I'm just 18 but currently working and people at my work are so down to the Earth, its passions. Sex, money, letting your emotions get over you... I fall for it but I need to have the wisdom to step back from it and to just be a spectator of it. Wisdom and Patience are what's getting you closer to God. I always believe in Jesus, everyday, but do I follow him everyday ? No. But this has to change, as the Lord Himself said: John 15:19 "If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you."
@@alexmoreau2581 same but im 17 and schizo
2000 years of tradition: 📉📉
🙏❤️☦️
Prayer closet? Uh oh, I've not heard of that yet, time to research!
I'm new to Orthodoxy, coming from Southern Baptist, so all these terms are new to me. I feel like I did when I first came to Christ several years ago and I know nothing!
God bless you!
@@Orthodoxi And to you! Thank you so much! This is all very exciting, I feel like I'm finally finding what I've been looking for all along.
@@American-Jello God bless you, the Holy Orthodox Church is God’s one and only Church, founded by Christ Jesus our Lord. Orthodox Christianity is a continuation of the original Christian Church of the Holy Apostles, as St. Athanasios the Great said, “Orthodoxy is what Christ taught, the Apostles preached, and the Fathers kept.” The Orthodox Church remains unchanged in doctrine and faith since the early Church of the Holy Apostles. I am very glad to see that you have come to God’s truth! This entire channel will be very helpful to you. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and keep you safe always.
He never once mentioned Jesus. He told you to put saints first. The bible says to put Jesus first. Then he talked about idolizing athletes not Jesus. Think about that.
@@MINGXI-r9bdo u you know what the Jesus prayer is my friend?
Thanks Fr Peter! I would like to contribute to what you have said and recommend some saints, who have particularly helped me:
St Seraphim of Sarov, Theophanes the new Recluse and not a saint yet, but Metropolitan Kallistos Ware, Eternal Memory, has given wonderful lectures on the Jesus Prayer
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ربنا والهنا يسوع المسيح يا ابن الله الحى ارحمني انا عبدك الخاطئ امين
☦️
is there a book that has all the elders/saints and the story of their lives in it?
Athonite audio is a fantastic yt channel.
I want to understand what is concept of God orthodox Christianity?
What please is the specific Mother of God prayer mentioned by Fr Peter?
Most Holy Theotokos protect me!
Or most Holy Theotokos help me! Are two.
@@Orthodoxi Thank you very much!
It is *Υπεραγία Θεοτόκε σώσον ημάς*
Most Holy Theotokos, save us
Father what is the difference between Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox?
The difference goes all the way back to the Council of Chalcedon. The Greek Orthodox(to which I belong to), upheld the council and the belief that Christ has two natures, both divine and human. The Copts reject this, and instead believe in a one nature (Monophysite) Christology. I hope this answer helps 🙏🙏 ☦️
It should also be noted that, although we recognize their christology as monophysite, they’ll reject this, calling themselves “miaphysites” instead. It’s true that their [the Copts’, and all Oriental Orthodox’] understanding of christology differs from that of Eutyches; notwithstanding, we identify them as monophysites, as that’s truly what they are (albeit, a peculiar strain thereof).
@@orthodoxtruth1999 no we believe in miaphysis doctrine not Monophysitism
We believe in the two natures unified into one nature without mingling, mixing, confusion, alteration, or transmutation.
“Thus, neither did the Divine nature transmute to the human nature, nor did the human nature, transmute to the Divine nature. The Divine nature did not mix with the human nature nor mingle with it, but it was a unity that led to Oneness of Nature.”
Along with Miaphysitism vs. Dyophysitism, all Orthodox Christians cross right to left. Orientals cross themselves like Roman Catholics from left to right. That is a big issue too. The Armenians use unleavened bread. Ethiopians practice circumcision, believe in the immaculate conception, etc. The Oriental communion varies on key things whereas in Orthodoxy (Orthodox Church) we do not.
I have this kind of question... For example if a soldier is in a hard training or even a heavy combat, is it acceptable to say the Jesus prayer while also focusing on the work?
It's always acceptable to pray isn't it? It's called the prayer of the heart, the very prayer the saints used. It's probably fine to pray during that so God helps you and you have God before you always
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Can someone please explain to me how this is not "vain repetition" while not appealing to the saints?
St.Paul says pray without ceasing.
ربنا والله يسوع المسيح يا ابن الله الحي ارحمني انا عبدك الخاطئ امين
What is the Jesus Prayer?
(Inhale) Lord Jesus Christ son of God (exhale) have mercy on me a sinner.
try to pray it along with your heartbeat, for its called the prayer of heart. It's wonderful
As a catechumen I sometimes doubt my belief in Jesus and I also find myself not connecting to the meaning of the Jesus prayer. I come from a Muslim background so I often think thay I should pray to God instead of Jesus. And because I haven't yet entered into the Christian faith, I do not have an anchor to keep my faith in Christ. Do you reccomend that I pray despite my lack of belief? But then I am afraid of making a habit of praying without heart. My preist has said to me that he cannot answer that question as it would be too complicated for him to answer...
Brother, keep on praying to Jesus Christ who is truly God and truly man in full.
As we hear in the Gospel “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief.”
God bless ☦️
What exactly is the Jesus prayer ??
“Our Father who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name….”
Matthew 6:9
Are you Christian and you don’t know Jesus Prayer?
@Nikos Antikythera ok I remember but I thought it was Lord Jesus Christ son of the living God have mercy on me a sinner? Is that just another version of it?
@@ulathomas37 So is the our father and the Jesus prayer different? Btw I know the our Father.
@@ulathomas37 you so sure you're not confused?
There are different versions of it. Some love the son of the living God portion but for some that doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily. Some use the Greek that Elder Ephraim used Kirie Isou Kriste Elesion Me. There are UA-cam videos of Elder Ephraim repeating the prayer. Also recommend reading ‘My Elder Joseph’ by Elder Ephraim. The Jesus prayer is front and central and also recommend visiting one of Elder Ephraim’s Monasteries to see them in action developing the prayer so that it can travel from the mouth to the mind and eventually settling into the heart. You will notice the novices saying the prayer out loud as this is necessary to imprint it in the mind before it can descend to the heart. You will also notice the older monks don’t say it aloud anymore as it has been imprinted in the heart. As Fr. Peter said, the Spiritual Guide is important here. Even better if the guide is experienced. Beware of delusion as well. This is why a Spiritual Father is important in this process and generally not something you should embark on by yourself.
Why should i constantly think about god?God should be constantly being conscious about me. I have work to do , god does not.
God keeps you in existence because of His love for you. The least you could do is think of your creator Lord Jesus Christ as often as possible throughout the day.
God is always conscious of you, otherwise you wouldn't exist at all. You would just cease to exist. We are nothing, only He sustains our existence. And by becoming conscious of Him throught the day we can become grateful for that, and actually get inspired to be virtuous and to keep a healthy spiritual life. Otherwise, we become even more prone to fall into pride and ignorance. And we all know how that truly ends... It's better to change while we still have time
because it is good for you :)
Thank you Father Peter !