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I was just released from the hospital a few days ago with broken ribs from two falls; recently diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease. All of a sudden I'm bedridden and need care. I feel that my time is running out, and even my Visiting nurse has my condition listed as grave; but my family just keeps saying, You have to be more positive, and stop talking like you're going to die. You just need to gain some weight and get your strength back. I really need this video Father. The thing is, I'm perfectly ready to die, but my family insists on acting like I'm " just fine" and I'll be up and around again in few months. It's making me crazy. Because instead of spending time with me, quality time that might end at ANY time, they just breeze in and out of my room and act like everything is normal. Meanwhile, I'm feeling this is going to be my last Christmas, and I'm going down hill fast, and I feel like Noone is taking me seriously. I am trying to prepare for death now, literally, and this video couldn't have come at a better time for me.
it sounds like they’re not willing to think about losing you which can be perfectly understandable, they just love you so much that they don’t want to imagine losing you because if they have to face that idea without any other perspective outside their current one, it will make them go crazy. it will be a really hard conversation that you will need to initiate if you want to see them see it the way you do. as i watch the state of america deteriorate faster and faster i’ve already accepted that this is the end of our current way of life altogether and that giving my mental energy to the politics of a dying country is a waste of the precious time God still has for me here now. my parents on the other hand are convinced that God is gonna put trump back in office and save the whole country from angry woke leftists. i need to have the same kind of conversation with them about doing anything to avoid thinking about the bad things happening. i will be praying for you guys and for that conversation to end in a fruitful manner with everyone drawn closer to each other and to God.
@@DA-vs1ib Yes, I would really appreciate your prayers. Although God has me in the wilderness right now, and I can almost actually see Him slowly detaching every string tied to the world, spiritually He has me in a good place, and it seems as if He has me alone in a place where I can only hear Him. I am humbly in awe of a miracle that I saw God perform just last night. Someone asked me for prayers for their daughter and the Lord put it on my heart to pray for the scales to be removed from her eyes so she could find her way, and then for someone to be put in her path to lead her to her home. I heard from the mother this morning that her " missing " child had been located, unharmed and was home. The thing is, the mother never told me she was missing!!! God is still doing amazing miracles and I have wept with joy that the Lord used my humble prayer. But, my family cannot understand any of this. I am in a different mode right now, that I can't explain. But the minute they enter the picture, my sister and husband, everything becomes so much more difficult. They, of course, are living entirely in the world, and so almost all conversation now is about " managing" and getting by until I'm better; every detail is a millstone around their necks, and conversation is either about worldly things I am no longer involved in, or them trying not to make me feel too guilty as they struggle to pay for my meds, keep me going. The strain is becoming difficult. I spend most of my time alone, and then I have peace. I would hope for a quick heart attack or a cure, because while grief and loss hurt ( I took care of my mother on hospice) , taking care of someone in decline can be almost a soul destroying experience. I'm struggling under the weight of the extreme guilt almost every time I see them, because I can see the toll it's taking on them, and THAT is taking my peace. I'm sorry to give you all of this unsolicited, unwanted information, but I really do need prayer for this,and it's making me crazy. The only peace I have is when I'm alone, because all of the interactions are so stressful that we can't even really enjoy spending time together. Every conversation is either completely fake, talking about things that will never happen so that I can be " positive ", or grim and desperate as they campaign and strategies, and tell me " you don't need to feel sorry. We know it isn't your fault". It's terrible.
@@zackhocker4625 Yes, I understand the situation with your parents. Up until I was diagnosed with this illness, which has precluded most other topics, most of my dealings with my family were similar. People not understanding that the NWO is going to roll in. God answering prayers for is, and coming to the aid of his people in future, I don't see as " God putting the conservatives back in power and remaking America ". People, just like 2,000 years ago, can't get their minds around the fact that the Kingdom of God is not an earthly Kingdom and Jesus isn't going to return as President of the U.S. But people think only in terms of the world, and consistently try to solve spiritual problems and spiritual warfare problems with worldly and political weapons. The conversation in every Christian's family is going to be difficult, because one thing is sure. Noone is getting out of this alive, lol. Jesus will be coming for us all, even if he comes for us one at a time. And the only way we will be able to go through the future hardships and remain Christian ( assuming we really are), is if we realize that we have to be 100% dependent on God; not political reform, not social programs, not legislating new morality.
May God restore your health and bless you abundantly. It is wonderful that you have focused on the Spirit and put the worldly things secondary. Life is difficult and it's painful when dealing with our emotions. But the truth is that when you surrender to the Lord, you become fearless of the world and He is the one you live for. In all the struggles and suffering, the Holy Spirit is able to alleviate it all. We must put our trust in Him who died for our sins. 🙏🏻
Three of my top picks also! I also like Father Tryphon, the Abbot out in Puget Sound, Orthodox Teachings of the Elders, Trisagion Films, ... Love to you from SW Pennsylvania !!
I believe repentance is a daily process, you never truly know when it might be your last day. Get right with yourself, pray for others, and always hope for the best. 🙏
Both my wife and I recently spent a week away in Spain with a friend who lives there and enjoyed sunshine and meals out, but by the time I was back home I'd had enough of daily distractions. Modern life has a tendancy to cut us off from what we really need; peace and solitude.
I am newly come to the Christian faith after 15 years as a Buddhist, and following the death of my sister. Your videos are a standout amid the mass of Christian material on TH-cam. Thank you for continuing your scriptural teachings.
Death is an important event in our lives. When death occurs, the soul separates from body. We will no longer be able to pray for ourselves. We will be judged about how each of us will spend eternity. Death is not to be taken lightly. It's a delusion to say that death is nothing. Let's go to confession and prepare ourselves for this judgment.
It is always a blessing to listen to your words, Father. One can easily tell by hearing and watching you speak that Christ is with you and you are very close to Him and He to you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the entire world.
Thank you Father Spyridon with all my heart. Your sermon is frightening and reassuring at the same time. It is simply the Word the Truth and the Life. May our Merciful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you always the Strength and the Wisdom of the Spirit so you can keep guiding us through the narrow and treacherous path to Salvation. The unworthy from Las Vegas
My beloved mother passed away on October 6 2022 and I'm heartbroken 💔😭. Even though I know she's in heaven now because she had accepted Christ and was living a righteous life, it still hurts that she's not here physically with me. I'm praying to God for strength, healing, and resignation soon 🙏🏻✝️
I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother, may she rest in perpetual peace with our Lord Jesus Christ now and forever! Thank you Jesus for her life🙏💛⭐️ may the Lord comfort you in this time of mourning. 💙💕
Pray for her, and know she prays for you. Christ is Risen so that, even though our bodies are empty, our Soul and Spirit is Eternal. Pray peace for all your departed loved ones, light a candle in front of an Icon of The Theotokos and her Son, and know your journey to eternity is already begun, and, by our life of repentance, confession and healing of all our wounds, we will by grace, join them.
If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ...... Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you, Father. I needed to hear your words today. I'm so full of shame that I've avoided Confession for months, and my Prayer life has suffered. It's turned into a Catch 22 situation. The Adversary is crafty indeed! Lord Jesus, Son of God, please have mercy on me: a sinner. 🙏🏽🕊️
My main sins brought great humilitation to me, sweating waiting to go into confession I will never forget. I remember looking back at the church thinking, "The walls are still standing." Please, anyone so worried about their sins that bring great shame when they think about them alone. Ask Almighty God to hold your hand. Please plan it now. Just get the words out and let God do the rest. Trust in him. I still have a general confession to do and this video has given me the encouragement which I needed. God Bless from a miserable sinner
Thank you Father. I've recently had a return of the demon that long ago opposed my going from atheism to Christ. He has shown his presence by engaging in games, trickery, stealing holy objects and freezing a clock in an obviously supernatural way. I'm going through process for confirmation into the Catholic Church - and he came back from hiding, after a decade.
As a family who has grown up in protestant environments, I found your channel visiting an Orthodox church in Houston. I really loved being there and am now in Kenya. There's a lot of things I had never heard and wisdom from that part of the Body of Christ that I really appreciate you sharing here on TH-cam where I have access to it so that it can help us our in our life.
Thank you for what you do.When you have no money and crippled you are not wanted in churches or anywhere but now I see people for what they are and better off alone
if it wasnt for othodoxys teachings i would have strayed farther from Gods grace. It has truly reopened my eyes and i can say that i am no longer lukewarm about my faith.
Father, bless. ☦️ I love how you always address every possible excuse we make for not doing what we know we should do. I feel like your homilies are a live conversation with the things the demons whisper in my ear as I listen to your words. One by one, you refute every justification, every excuse, every “…yeah, but what about…” that enters my mind to thwart your message. It’s quite remarkable, actually. Glory be to God for all things! 🙌 May He keep you in service to Him for many, many years, Father! ☦️
even though i dont really call myself a christian, ive fallen down the rabbit hole of orthodox teachings and even though im not sure what to believe, the message is still quite compelling and relevant. It sure beats the spineless protestant stuff thats for sure lol
I'm a man I'm not perfect! I've sined! I still sin! But I never give up! I have no hate in my heart! Please Jesus help me too connect to you! Help my children for they live in a mad time surrounded by sin! In Jesus Name Amen God Bless 🙏
Father, would you care to have videos where you read Scripture? Your faith shines like the Greek's term...fortoula (the Light of God). Pray for those most in need of God's Mercy.
Please God bring me home and release me from this broken body. I can no longer take the pain. I don’t want to do this myself lord so please have mercy on me and bring me home.
“We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”” Luke 23:41-43 👁️💧
I am in South Alabama, and was raised Southern Baptist. I feel these messages are close to the truth and would love to know a congregation nearby who speaks the truth.
Hi, I just recently visited my husband in Mississippi, who is in the military and we a went to the Orthodox church in Diamondhead (MS), St. John the Wonderworker. It is more of a mission, they don't even have a building and most of the parishioners are of Southern Baptist background, yet Christ is among them! At least I could feel it. Check it out if it is not too far from you.
Please watch Zac poonen on TH-cam, one of the greatest servants of God alive on planet Earth. At the moment he is in America with his children, he will help you in this matter. God bless
Jesus is the high priest and he and only he i confess my sins to. Other than that-love the channel-an asmr thing to it. Plus its very helpful even if I disagree on some points
I Personally can't wait to hug my Lord and kiss his nail scarred hands and bow down to him in eternal praise, to see God's Glory in unimaginable ways, to see colors never before see by human eyes, The creatures of God's creation that lived before us and those never seen now that exist with us. The Flowers and trees never before enjoyed, and the worry free sinless new World to come that we will dwell in forever. Praise his Holy name in all things.
We confess to God! We are all priest according to Hebrews and Christ is our High priest. We also confess our faults one to another according to Scripture. We have access to the throne of grace. Jesus alone, even the Holy spirit makes intercession for us. Not man.
Defending the true faith. This is sainthood if only the world's men choose his path. Part of how the are created is in sin by humans or attracted to work for thier sin feeding on it and serving it I have really no clue but where there is sin they're they are. We help the soldiers of light the same way by practicing holiness. Like revelations God's angels take the prayers to God. There is an earthly conflict.
One cannot prepare oneself for death, because the Self was never born and cannot die, unlike the transitory body-mind complex. Every self is none other than the Self: the Self of all selves. An agency that judges ain't gad: an omniscient being has no need to judge.
"Confess your sins one to another" according to St Paul. Bible based teaching. ✨ Edit: Of course we should also repent! As The Lord said " go and sin no more ", and when we fail in our struggle, repent, confess, and partake in His Holy Mystery.
It's just over six months since my baptism and I've been feeling a gradual accumulation of guilt and lately falling more often so I just texted my priest to suggest I make a confession.
@@noway165 Oh really? Is that normal? How would a priest find time to hear everyone's confession weekly? I do try to make a daily confession to God in my prayers.
Confession is made to God, not men who call themselves father, as the Bible clearly says "call no man on Earth your father" and to pray on your own, directly to God, no mediator, and not to be seen of men.
Very good sermon. I have a question, how should one pray if they need something very important to happen for them, for example if they need to leave an area or city with their family but there are problems meantime? Should they pray the Lord's prayer, or simply express themselves directly with words from from heart? How many times a day or hour should they pray?
Pray as often as you are able. Pray the Lord's prayer, the Jesus prayer, read about the lives of the saints, talk to God in your own words, pray before meals, do prostrations, sing hymns, try to remember the Lord and love the Lord. (written by Ginny, John's wife)
Resist the demons. Their big trick is to try to make us think they do not exist. Something besides flesh makes us, us. Soul and spirit. They continue. Your being is not just electrochemical impulses in your brain. That part which thinks, plans, dreams, loves, is far more than just lifeless responses. Don't let them demons fool you! Love to you!
Father - I have a question that has been bothering me recently. What should I do if I live with someone whose sin affects the family greatly but refuses to repent and see the wrongs in their sin? I know we must be forgiving as Christians. I can forgive this person, but I don’t want to act accepting of their behavior either which is how everyone else is treating it. It’s causing everyone a lot of suffering and I feel very conflicted on how to act
I will make a reply though I speak only as a laywoman, but one who went through something similar to you. Part of our problem is our desire to diagnose the sin and categorize it. That is the job of a confessor, they are the doctors, so to speak. If we think we know what is best, then we blind ourselves to the reality of the situation and it simply becomes a problem in need of a solution. Life isn't like that. Confession doesn't work like that either. The sin that manifests in the wounded individual is often the result of deep, harmful shame and deep wounding by other sinful individuals. But it is not for us to diagnose this, though the more we get to know the individual the more we may see the deep reality of these wounds. People are complex and there are no easy fixes. Practically, here are a few things that I think may help. (1) If we end up enabling their sin (eg. giving them money for drink), it is we who need confession. (2) We must speak the truth to the individual and say how OUR behavior is hurting others, and we must do it in all gentleness. (3) We must never seek to blame the individual solely, it puts too big a burden on them and they often then feel unable to repent because they are paralysed by the thought of failure. (4) remember they are sick, and remember the devil loves to kick us when we are down, they may be fighting a very heroic battle with the devil that we are not aware of, there may be deeper sins the individual is battling against about which we know nothing. (5) encourage the whole family to go to confession on the same occasion so that the family are in communion, that will be a true source of healing. (6) little acts of kindness often allow the person to take the first baby steps towards healing (7) If they are manipulative, unpleasant, foul mouthed or violent, these are traits we shouldn't accept in anyone, call them out as unacceptable, and seek protection if they put you in danger.
Do I have to not go to Divine Liturgy or confession because where i live, its the Greek and the romanian that are under the patriarch of Constantinople, Bartolomeo. My husband says we can't go.
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“Feelings do not save us.” Amen. Lord have mercy on me, the sinner.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you for your words Father.
The Jesus Prayer takes just a few seconds to say but is very powerful. Saying it regularly throughout the day keeps our minds on God.
I was just released from the hospital a few days ago with broken ribs from two falls; recently diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease. All of a sudden I'm bedridden and need care. I feel that my time is running out, and even my Visiting nurse has my condition listed as grave; but my family just keeps saying, You have to be more positive, and stop talking like you're going to die. You just need to gain some weight and get your strength back.
I really need this video Father. The thing is, I'm perfectly ready to die, but my family insists on acting like I'm " just fine" and I'll be up and around again in few months. It's making me crazy. Because instead of spending time with me, quality time that might end at ANY time, they just breeze in and out of my room and act like everything is normal. Meanwhile, I'm feeling this is going to be my last Christmas, and I'm going down hill fast, and I feel like Noone is taking me seriously. I am trying to prepare for death now, literally, and this video couldn't have come at a better time for me.
Can we pray for you?
it sounds like they’re not willing to think about losing you which can be perfectly understandable, they just love you so much that they don’t want to imagine losing you because if they have to face that idea without any other perspective outside their current one, it will make them go crazy.
it will be a really hard conversation that you will need to initiate if you want to see them see it the way you do.
as i watch the state of america deteriorate faster and faster i’ve already accepted that this is the end of our current way of life altogether and that giving my mental energy to the politics of a dying country is a waste of the precious time God still has for me here now. my parents on the other hand are convinced that God is gonna put trump back in office and save the whole country from angry woke leftists. i need to have the same kind of conversation with them about doing anything to avoid thinking about the bad things happening.
i will be praying for you guys and for that conversation to end in a fruitful manner with everyone drawn closer to each other and to God.
@@DA-vs1ib Yes, I would really appreciate your prayers. Although God has me in the wilderness right now, and I can almost actually see Him slowly detaching every string tied to the world, spiritually He has me in a good place, and it seems as if He has me alone in a place where I can only hear Him. I am humbly in awe of a miracle that I saw God perform just last night. Someone asked me for prayers for their daughter and the Lord put it on my heart to pray for the scales to be removed from her eyes so she could find her way, and then for someone to be put in her path to lead her to her home. I heard from the mother this morning that her " missing " child had been located, unharmed and was home. The thing is, the mother never told me she was missing!!! God is still doing amazing miracles and I have wept with joy that the Lord used my humble prayer.
But, my family cannot understand any of this. I am in a different mode right now, that I can't explain. But the minute they enter the picture, my sister and husband, everything becomes so much more difficult. They, of course, are living entirely in the world, and so almost all conversation now is about " managing" and getting by until I'm better; every detail is a millstone around their necks, and conversation is either about worldly things I am no longer involved in, or them trying not to make me feel too guilty as they struggle to pay for my meds, keep me going. The strain is becoming difficult. I spend most of my time alone, and then I have peace. I would hope for a quick heart attack or a cure, because while grief and loss hurt ( I took care of my mother on hospice) , taking care of someone in decline can be almost a soul destroying experience. I'm struggling under the weight of the extreme guilt almost every time I see them, because I can see the toll it's taking on them, and THAT is taking my peace.
I'm sorry to give you all of this unsolicited, unwanted information, but I really do need prayer for this,and it's making me crazy. The only peace I have is when I'm alone, because all of the interactions are so stressful that we can't even really enjoy spending time together. Every conversation is either completely fake, talking about things that will never happen so that I can be " positive ", or grim and desperate as they campaign and strategies, and tell me " you don't need to feel sorry. We know it isn't your fault". It's terrible.
@@zackhocker4625 Yes, I understand the situation with your parents. Up until I was diagnosed with this illness, which has precluded most other topics, most of my dealings with my family were similar. People not understanding that the NWO is going to roll in. God answering prayers for is, and coming to the aid of his people in future, I don't see as " God putting the conservatives back in power and remaking America ". People, just like 2,000 years ago, can't get their minds around the fact that the Kingdom of God is not an earthly Kingdom and Jesus isn't going to return as President of the U.S. But people think only in terms of the world, and consistently try to solve spiritual problems and spiritual warfare problems with worldly and political weapons.
The conversation in every Christian's family is going to be difficult, because one thing is sure. Noone is getting out of this alive, lol. Jesus will be coming for us all, even if he comes for us one at a time. And the only way we will be able to go through the future hardships and remain Christian ( assuming we really are), is if we realize that we have to be 100% dependent on God; not political reform, not social programs, not legislating new morality.
May God restore your health and bless you abundantly. It is wonderful that you have focused on the Spirit and put the worldly things secondary. Life is difficult and it's painful when dealing with our emotions. But the truth is that when you surrender to the Lord, you become fearless of the world and He is the one you live for. In all the struggles and suffering, the Holy Spirit is able to alleviate it all. We must put our trust in Him who died for our sins. 🙏🏻
My social media consists of three. Fr Peter Heers, Fr Josiah Trenham, and Fr Spyridon. I thank God for their work over the ruler of the air.
Three of my top picks also! I also like Father Tryphon, the Abbot out in Puget Sound, Orthodox Teachings of the Elders, Trisagion Films, ...
Love to you from SW Pennsylvania !!
Thank you so much for recommending these, I have subscribed!
Another good one is orthodox wisdom, essentially free audiobook readings from the saints.
Agreed. Also, father Kosmas at Orthodox Talks, in Australia.youtube.com/@orthodoxtalks3541
Check out mull monastery.its worth it
I believe repentance is a daily process, you never truly know when it might be your last day.
Get right with yourself, pray for others, and always hope for the best. 🙏
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Every night I give an accounting of my sins and ask for forgiveness and I say a good act of contrition. God Bless 🙏
Both my wife and I recently spent a week away in Spain with a friend who lives there and enjoyed sunshine and meals out, but by the time I was back home I'd had enough of daily distractions. Modern life has a tendancy to cut us off from what we really need; peace and solitude.
“The demons can accuse us of nothing if we’ve already confessed them to God.” 5:52
Love all that you do praise our Lord Christ thank you 😇🙏
La bénédiction de Dieu à tous !
I am newly come to the Christian faith after 15 years as a Buddhist, and following the death of my sister. Your videos are a standout amid the mass of Christian material on TH-cam. Thank you for continuing your scriptural teachings.
May God bless your journey to Orthodoxy.
My condolences to you and your family
My name is shalom from Ethiopia thanks 🙏🏽
Death is an important event in our lives. When death occurs, the soul separates from body. We will no longer be able to pray for ourselves. We will be judged about how each of us will spend eternity. Death is not to be taken lightly. It's a delusion to say that death is nothing. Let's go to confession and prepare ourselves for this judgment.
5:30
6:15 It’s the healing of the Soul
6:53 Some will die in peace, some will take sins they were too proud to confess.
It is always a blessing to listen to your words, Father. One can easily tell by hearing and watching you speak that Christ is with you and you are very close to Him and He to you. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the entire world.
Dear Father..I see Gods divine love in your eyes.You are a sincere and decent human being.
Thank you Father Spyridon with all my heart. Your sermon is frightening and reassuring at the same time. It is simply the Word the Truth and the Life. May our Merciful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ give you always the Strength and the Wisdom of the Spirit so you can keep guiding us through the narrow and treacherous path to Salvation.
The unworthy from Las Vegas
Very beautiful father
Thank you Father. Your words are inspiring.
Luis - Brazil.
Are you orthodox Christian Luis?
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me the sinner
My beloved mother passed away on October 6 2022 and I'm heartbroken 💔😭. Even though I know she's in heaven now because she had accepted Christ and was living a righteous life, it still hurts that she's not here physically with me. I'm praying to God for strength, healing, and resignation soon 🙏🏻✝️
I’m so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother, may she rest in perpetual peace with our Lord Jesus Christ now and forever! Thank you Jesus for her life🙏💛⭐️ may the Lord comfort you in this time of mourning. 💙💕
Pray for her, and know she prays for you.
Christ is Risen so that, even though our bodies are empty, our Soul and Spirit is Eternal.
Pray peace for all your departed loved ones, light a candle in front of an Icon of The Theotokos and her Son, and know your journey to eternity is already begun, and, by our life of repentance, confession and healing of all our wounds, we will by grace, join them.
@@katherine3486thank you.
I'm sorry. If you had a good relationship with your mother you are Blessed.
Thankyou Father xxx I LOVE YOU ALWAYS XXX
Thank you for your kind words father.
Please father pray for me
If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ......
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Thank you Father
Forgive me Lord for I have sinned in word, thought and deed and for those things I have left undone. Have Mercy on me a sinner.
I fully recommend Father Spyridon's book I have got most of them and they are fascinating!!! very highly recommend them. Full of Wisdom
Through the prayers of our Holy Father's ☦️ LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD have mercy on us and save us Amen.
This is such a wonderful message ... thank you, father
Thank you, Father. I needed to hear this.
Thank you Father, this was very helpful for me for my next confession. May God be with you Father☦️
Thank you, Father. I needed to hear your words today. I'm so full of shame that I've avoided Confession for months, and my Prayer life has suffered. It's turned into a Catch 22 situation. The Adversary is crafty indeed!
Lord Jesus, Son of God, please have mercy on me: a sinner. 🙏🏽🕊️
Master, bless!
My main sins brought great humilitation to me, sweating waiting to go into confession I will never forget. I remember looking back at the church thinking, "The walls are still standing." Please, anyone so worried about their sins that bring great shame when they think about them alone. Ask Almighty God to hold your hand. Please plan it now. Just get the words out and let God do the rest. Trust in him. I still have a general confession to do and this video has given me the encouragement which I needed. God Bless from a miserable sinner
Thank you Father. I've recently had a return of the demon that long ago opposed my going from atheism to Christ. He has shown his presence by engaging in games, trickery, stealing holy objects and freezing a clock in an obviously supernatural way. I'm going through process for confirmation into the Catholic Church - and he came back from hiding, after a decade.
As a family who has grown up in protestant environments, I found your channel visiting an Orthodox church in Houston. I really loved being there and am now in Kenya. There's a lot of things I had never heard and wisdom from that part of the Body of Christ that I really appreciate you sharing here on TH-cam where I have access to it so that it can help us our in our life.
There are ROCOR Missions and Churches in Kenya, maybe near you!
Love ! ✨
@@noway165 I'll take a look to see if there is one to visit while I'm in Nairobi temporarily... I doubt there will be one on the coast
Amin
Can't wait to hear this tmrw 🙏
Thank you for what you do.When you have no money and crippled you are not wanted in churches or anywhere but now I see people for what they are and better off alone
God bless you, Father Spyridon!
if it wasnt for othodoxys teachings i would have strayed farther from Gods grace. It has truly reopened my eyes and i can say that i am no longer lukewarm about my faith.
Yhank you
Father, bless. ☦️
I love how you always address every possible excuse we make for not doing what we know we should do. I feel like your homilies are a live conversation with the things the demons whisper in my ear as I listen to your words. One by one, you refute every justification, every excuse, every “…yeah, but what about…” that enters my mind to thwart your message. It’s quite remarkable, actually. Glory be to God for all things! 🙌 May He keep you in service to Him for many, many years, Father! ☦️
Thank you!
Blessings and Thank you as we Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
even though i dont really call myself a christian, ive fallen down the rabbit hole of orthodox teachings and even though im not sure what to believe, the message is still quite compelling and relevant. It sure beats the spineless protestant stuff thats for sure lol
May God have Mercy on us all.
There is likely a Sunday Divine Liturgy near you !
"Come and see "
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I'm a man I'm not perfect! I've sined! I still sin! But I never give up! I have no hate in my heart! Please Jesus help me too connect to you! Help my children for they live in a mad time surrounded by sin! In Jesus Name Amen
God Bless 🙏
Thank you so much! I needed these words today. God is wonderful. As in the Psalms, I strive to follow God's testimonies!
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Thank you Father. I beg your prayers for my family. I apreciate your help.
Thank you father, may lord Jesus Christ the son of God have mercy on me and all of us.
Father, would you care to have videos where you read Scripture? Your faith shines like the Greek's term...fortoula (the Light of God). Pray for those most in need of God's Mercy.
That’s the best thing about Christianity it’s by faith. So even if you do works it’s still out of faith because you love the lord.
Thank the Lord for the blessed sacraments!
Wow! The hope and love and mercy I found here is mind blowing ! Not condemnation! Gave me courage and hope ! Thank you! God bless this wonderful man!
Great message
Thank you. Amen.
Please God bring me home and release me from this broken body. I can no longer take the pain. I don’t want to do this myself lord so please have mercy on me and bring me home.
Thank you, Father.
“We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.””
Luke 23:41-43
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Good im ready let's go ... Because Jesus needs to come back the longer im here ... He won't cone back ...
INSPIRATION U R TY
Wow, I needed this. Thank you, Father.
*THANK YOU FATHER SPYRIDON - - YOU ARE A TRULY GREAT PRIEST!* 🕊👼🏼😇👼🏽🕊
I really needed to hear this at this very moment. *GOD BLESS!* 🔥🕊👍🏼☦️☝🏼💒🙌🏻🔥🕊
Thank you Father Spyridon 🙏🏾 a primer on how to move towards holiness, confession.
Father Spyridon has a calming presence and it is excellent to listen to his wisdom. God bless him.
May God subtract ages from my sinful life and give it to you father.
Thank you
I am in South Alabama, and was raised Southern Baptist. I feel these messages are close to the truth and would love to know a congregation nearby who speaks the truth.
Look for Orthodox Churches in your area.
I saw 2 Greek Orthodox Churches in Birmingham, AL and 1 Greek Orthodox Church in Mobile, AL on the map.
Hi, I just recently visited my husband in Mississippi, who is in the military and we a went to the Orthodox church in Diamondhead (MS), St. John the Wonderworker. It is more of a mission, they don't even have a building and most of the parishioners are of Southern Baptist background, yet Christ is among them! At least I could feel it. Check it out if it is not too far from you.
Please watch Zac poonen on TH-cam, one of the greatest servants of God alive on planet Earth. At the moment he is in America with his children, he will help you in this matter. God bless
God Reward You for This Blessed Ministry!
Your advice of confession i s an important component to help with depression and guilt.
Amen🙏🏾
Amen
Have mercy n me, a sinner.
I confess my sins every month and I feel so holy and clean
You can confess your sins daily to Jesus Christ 1 John 2:1-2
You do not need a priest to confess your sins to. You can pray direct to God. You could die at any time.
I also plan and thought about being an orthodox Monk for five or four years or maybe seven or six
Jesus is the high priest and he and only he i confess my sins to.
Other than that-love the channel-an asmr thing to it.
Plus its very helpful even if I disagree on some points
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I Personally can't wait to hug my Lord and kiss his nail scarred hands and bow down to him in eternal praise, to see God's Glory in unimaginable ways, to see colors never before see by human eyes, The creatures of God's creation that lived before us and those never seen now that exist with us. The Flowers and trees never before enjoyed, and the worry free sinless new World to come that we will dwell in forever. Praise his Holy name in all things.
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ImmerryfortheLORD
ربنا والهنا يسوع المسيح يا ابن الله الحى ارحمني انا عبدك الخاطئ امين
We confess to God! We are all priest according to Hebrews and Christ is our High priest. We also confess our faults one to another according to Scripture. We have access to the throne of grace. Jesus alone, even the Holy spirit makes intercession for us. Not man.
How must one be humble?
Defending the true faith. This is sainthood if only the world's men choose his path. Part of how the are created is in sin by humans or attracted to work for thier sin feeding on it and serving it I have really no clue but where there is sin they're they are. We help the soldiers of light the same way by practicing holiness. Like revelations God's angels take the prayers to God. There is an earthly conflict.
Viva Christo Rey
One cannot prepare oneself for death, because the Self was never born and cannot die, unlike the transitory body-mind complex. Every self is none other than the Self: the Self of all selves.
An agency that judges ain't gad: an omniscient being has no need to judge.
Can someone help me understand the difference between confession with a priest and confession direct to God through prayer?
"Confess your sins one to another" according to St Paul. Bible based teaching.
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Edit: Of course we should also repent! As The Lord said " go and sin no more ", and when we fail in our struggle, repent, confess, and partake in His Holy Mystery.
Elder Spyridon please pray for my employment! My father has promised me valuable icons if I get a job. Pray for me!
good luck, GODBLESS
@@showmesasquatch3623 thankyou! Everybody pray for me!
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@@showmesasquatch3623, we, Orthodox, don't believe in luck, good or bad.
It's just over six months since my baptism and I've been feeling a gradual accumulation of guilt and lately falling more often so I just texted my priest to suggest I make a confession.
Many would suggest weekly confession.
If I am away or felt I haven't attempt sincere repentance then it will be longer.
Love to you brother!
@@noway165 Oh really? Is that normal? How would a priest find time to hear everyone's confession weekly? I do try to make a daily confession to God in my prayers.
@Darrell Wayne Thank you. I should make another.
Thank you God🤎
Father Spyridon, great! Where is your monastery?
Angel D'Angelov, Danmark
Confession is made to God, not men who call themselves father, as the Bible clearly says "call no man on Earth your father" and to pray on your own, directly to God, no mediator, and not to be seen of men.
That seems to be true
You do not know church history. At all.
“Where is my enemy, when death is on my side?” - Demon Hunter
On a side note: I met my guardian angel in s dream. His name is Klaus.
The demons don't want you to share it or say it outloud. They want you to keep it inside and a secret between you and the demons
Stop humbling yourself to the world(sins) and bend your knee only to Christ. Only in Christ are we cleansed and made whole.
Very good sermon. I have a question, how should one pray if they need something very important to happen for them, for example if they need to leave an area or city with their family but there are problems meantime? Should they pray the Lord's prayer, or simply express themselves directly with words from from heart? How many times a day or hour should they pray?
Pray as often as you are able. Pray the Lord's prayer, the Jesus prayer, read about the lives of the saints, talk to God in your own words, pray before meals, do prostrations, sing hymns, try to remember the Lord and love the Lord. (written by Ginny, John's wife)
Father, I am Greek Orthodox myself, yet every night I fear that heaven might not be real, I am afraid that there is nothing after we pass.
Resist the demons.
Their big trick is to try to make us think they do not exist.
Something besides flesh makes us, us.
Soul and spirit.
They continue.
Your being is not just electrochemical impulses in your brain. That part which thinks, plans, dreams, loves, is far more than just lifeless responses.
Don't let them demons fool you!
Love to you!
@@noway165 thank you brother, this helps me alot 🙏
GREAT MESSAGE, PERFECT TIMING, IN A GODLESS SOCIETY PEOPLE ARE SPIRITUALLY BLINDED, BY THE HARDENING OF THE❤
Father - I have a question that has been bothering me recently. What should I do if I live with someone whose sin affects the family greatly but refuses to repent and see the wrongs in their sin? I know we must be forgiving as Christians. I can forgive this person, but I don’t want to act accepting of their behavior either which is how everyone else is treating it. It’s causing everyone a lot of suffering and I feel very conflicted on how to act
I will make a reply though I speak only as a laywoman, but one who went through something similar to you. Part of our problem is our desire to diagnose the sin and categorize it. That is the job of a confessor, they are the doctors, so to speak. If we think we know what is best, then we blind ourselves to the reality of the situation and it simply becomes a problem in need of a solution. Life isn't like that. Confession doesn't work like that either. The sin that manifests in the wounded individual is often the result of deep, harmful shame and deep wounding by other sinful individuals. But it is not for us to diagnose this, though the more we get to know the individual the more we may see the deep reality of these wounds. People are complex and there are no easy fixes.
Practically, here are a few things that I think may help. (1) If we end up enabling their sin (eg. giving them money for drink), it is we who need confession. (2) We must speak the truth to the individual and say how OUR behavior is hurting others, and we must do it in all gentleness. (3) We must never seek to blame the individual solely, it puts too big a burden on them and they often then feel unable to repent because they are paralysed by the thought of failure. (4) remember they are sick, and remember the devil loves to kick us when we are down, they may be fighting a very heroic battle with the devil that we are not aware of, there may be deeper sins the individual is battling against about which we know nothing. (5) encourage the whole family to go to confession on the same occasion so that the family are in communion, that will be a true source of healing. (6) little acts of kindness often allow the person to take the first baby steps towards healing (7) If they are manipulative, unpleasant, foul mouthed or violent, these are traits we shouldn't accept in anyone, call them out as unacceptable, and seek protection if they put you in danger.
Do I have to not go to Divine Liturgy or confession because where i live, its the Greek and the romanian that are under the patriarch of Constantinople, Bartolomeo. My husband says we can't go.