Great homily Father. I grew up secular and converted to Orthodoxy later in my life. It was certainly a transition to make going from “Christmas is about family” to “Christmas is about Christ” but Glory to God I’m here! I wish the rest of my family could be Orthodox.
Same story here, recently converted in my 50s...secular family (including my husband). We converts need to remember to pray for each other. I will pray for you and your family, my brother.
Often left out of the story (a detrimental thing to do I'd say) is Isaac's own willingness to be sacrificed, believing in God's promise the same as his father Abraham. Had he been unwilling, the young man could have easily overpowered his elderly father. In this way Abraham and Isaac are a foreshadowing of Christ's obedience to His Heavenly Father.
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God bless orthodoxy amen Jesus ❤
Thank you Father🙏🥰🙏Father said I am like a modern day Job
Please pray for me I am exhausted in every way Barb
Great homily Father. I grew up secular and converted to Orthodoxy later in my life. It was certainly a transition to make going from “Christmas is about family” to “Christmas is about Christ” but Glory to God I’m here! I wish the rest of my family could be Orthodox.
Same story here, recently converted in my 50s...secular family (including my husband). We converts need to remember to pray for each other. I will pray for you and your family, my brother.
Glory to God. Christ and His Church hold priority over even our family. Thank you Father! ❤🙏🏼☦️
Often left out of the story (a detrimental thing to do I'd say) is Isaac's own willingness to be sacrificed, believing in God's promise the same as his father Abraham. Had he been unwilling, the young man could have easily overpowered his elderly father. In this way Abraham and Isaac are a foreshadowing of Christ's obedience to His Heavenly Father.
GOLDEN sermon as usual! Please post the text on your website! Would love a copy!
This was very good, and true.
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