It was nice to imagine that I was leading you all on a strange sort of pilgrimage with me, dear Cassaundra. I miss our pilgrims, so I'm slowly turning you all into our virtual pilgrims :)
Fr. Seraphim, I am attending Pascha for the first time tonight. I have struggled to keep the Lenten fast and though failing, have been tremendously encouraged in getting back up and struggling again for repentance through your encouraging words in these videos. I am seeing the fruit of God's gifts in this time and I look forward to celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ tonight! Be blessed, father. And thank you for the work you do for the Lord and for our sakes.
I just love the way you end your vlogs by "Be blessed my brother, be blessed my sister. Amen. Amen. Amen". Indeed your words have been a blessings to me. Sending my love and regards - An Orthodox Christian from India
blessings from the Scottish borders, i hope i get to come visit kilninian after lockdown i wish to embrace its peace and tranquility in person and to see how beautiful you have all kept the place, much love :)
Thank you Fr.Seraphim..a prayer for my brother in law who just got covid , batteling cancer and going through chemo in Cyprus right now..🙏 Xriste please heal him.
Thank u father. I am catholic seminarian (but my father is Russian Orthodox so half of my heart is eastern!) and your videos really help me a lot to slowly shape my heart in the Lord’s heart! Again, thank u very much and blessings!
How lovely that we see the graveyard by the Church as you started your walk. Would that that blessing to be buried next to a church were still available for more of us...
The Sacrament of Confession is much more than an opportunity to confess our sins, it is also a chance to reveal our spiritual hopes and desires before the Lord and to receive guidance through our spiritual father. We set our 'battle plan' in Confession, then we go and silently fulfil it.
It's incredible the insight you infuse us with what you say. It's interesting too how I never heard no catholic talk like this...I'm so glad I found orthodoxy...
If we keep our hearts open for Him, God will forgive us, dear one. He descended even into hell to save those who had long been in suffering - He will definitely save us too, if we remain open to His Love by following His commandments. May we all be blessed, dear one.
Father Bless! Good morning from California. You live in a beautiful place. Thanks be to God for your videos and prayers. I am also an Orthodox Christian (convert).
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon the old, the young, the needy, the orphans and the widows, and on all that are in sickness and sorrow, in distress and affliction, in oppression and captivity, in prison and confinement. More especially have mercy upon Your servants who are under persecution for Your sake and for the sake of the Orthodox faith at the hands of heathen nations, of apostates, and of heretics: remember them, visit, strengthen, keep and comfort them, and make haste to grant them, by Your power, relief, freedom and deliverance.☦️🕊❤️
Matthew 13.32 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
Gosh, this is so good. After sharing it with three friends, and then on our St Michael Antiochian Orthodox Sunday evening Gospel Minute Live, I’m listening to it once more.
God is a wonderful Creator of beautiful things, dear one. I wish I were better at filming (I wish I had more time to learn how to get better, actually), precisely because I know how healing the beauty of the world can be for our souls and I would love to share with you all the beauty of the islands.
@@mullmonastery Thank you for your reply. Your filming was great. I particularly like the part where you were being filmed walking from a distance, I felt like I was watching a short nature documentary (perhaps one of the brothers were filming you?). It would be wonderful to see more videos of the scenery nearby. Now that spring is coming, with the sun showing itself more often and the flowers are starting to grow, it will be a fantastic opportunity to practice more and produce some great content. 👍🏻 ☺️ God bless and thank you for the advice for Lent. 💕 ☦️
Father, you do quite well with the gear and time you have. I am a documentary filmmaker, if you need any help, suggestions or gear let me know. You have a gift from God, please continue it, God knows we need it in this world.
How lovely, an early walk to the seashore. Interesting streams, a wonderful visual, I am GLAD, that God created the tides!...For many reasons. Journey to Pascha... God bless you abundantly.
Thank you, Father! It is an awesome meditation to ponder the fact that it is WE who choose Hell. It means we are rejecting God. God does not throw people into Hell. Hell is God for the those who have rejected Him. Instead of being Light and Life He is torment. "The doors of Hell are locked from the inside." - CS Lewis, The Problem of Pain
It was nice to share this morning walk with you in such beautiful surroundings! Inspiring words for Lent - how the line in the sand will be washed away (cleansing) and the special secret in our heart shared with God. For years a friend and I would say at the beginning of Lent - oh my, Lent is upon us! Almost with dread so today I shared this video with others. *Remember when Jesus drew the line in the sand? Thankyou and God bless all at Mull! (Canada)
Glory be to God, dear one. If we keep our ears open, God always speaks to our hearts, even through silly monks from far, far away :) May we all be blessed.
I feel blessed to follow your wisdom and to support the Mull Monastery. I am already in Lent being brought up and remaining a Roman Catholic. I am a Vegan too and have discovered many like minded people. I want to share this amazing website www.sarx.org.uk because it is considering animals for the 40 Days of Lent and how we can think and pray about the animal kingdom.
I long to visit and see the beauty of the Hebrides but your walk has given me a wonderful taste. Thank you Father. "The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork." Psalm 19.1
Thank you for sharing your beautiful surroundings! I have always loved being by the water. God has blessed me with a house not far from Lake Erie. Just standing next to it and listening to the waves calms my soul.
It is a good idea to do an covenant wit God or make a secrete between you and God. Unfortunatle I don't anderstend very well enghlish language.I from Romania,and for me is a little bit hard to anderstent all your speach. But is ver nice your speach.
I returned to view this video again while also reviewing my journal and Mull books which I like to think of as my guidebooks/handbooks. Returning to these things today made me realize the hungering within makes me desire "more" of God - "more" of the Holy Spirit. It is the dry spells that tend to make us slide back and forget instead of living in "wait" for the next visit however that takes shape. Thankyou dear Fr Seraphim and God bless all at Mull! (Canada)
Wow Father, that is deep. A secret between myself and God is very beautiful. I do not have a spiritual Father. Can I ask the Holy Spirit to be my guide? Thank you Father.
Thank you, Father, for sharing the spiritual tip about how to receive the grace of God. I pray that I will always strive on the way towards Him and always long to unite with Him.
Bless you my dear Father. Your words spoke beautiful wisdom to me. I am struggling this Lent (Catholic calendar) with my anger and utter frustration. Pray for me. How beautiful the metaphor you made of the rivulets on the strand, those clawing marks like chaotic hieroglyphs made by the lapping water on the shore. I am reminded of Jesus stooping down to write with his finger in the dust when he challenged those who were not sinners to throw the first rock at the adulteress, and then they all walked away to leave her and Jesus alone when he tells her not to sin anymore.
Wonderful teaching, offered with love - thank you. One dilemma I encounter is that sometimes a close friend will ask me what I am doing for Lent. I find this awkward because it is something intimate ("between my heart and God") yet I don't want to hurt my friend(s) who may simply want to share spiritually. Any suggestions?
Father Seraphim have you heard of a work of music called The Veil of the Temple composed by Sir John Tavener? It’s hours long written in eight cycles with the Jesus Prayer sung throughout. Your videos continue to teach me and motivate me more than you know. Thank you Father.
Dear Father l love this video a lot of but l don't understands English Please type this video Pray for me I want to learn English for understands your experience
Mi-ati lipsit vinerea treacuta. Acum ne-ati facut o supriza placuta cu mai multe binecuvantari in acest video si cu ideea originala a secretului, idee ce pe mine personal ma prinde de minune, obisnuita fiind sa imi fac tot felul de "ancore spiritualo-emotionale" sa le zicem, pentru ca am o problema mare cu uitarea si lenevia. Multumim !
God bless you Father. I'm only edging into Orthodoxy but I started Lent at the Catholic time. I have kept the Orthodox food rules but have faltered on some rules I made for myself. Maybe I will aim to be going solid so that in 2 weeks I can continue for Orthodox Lent. One thing though - I made exceptions to the food rule on Sundays because I visit my parents and my mother makes a lovely roast dinner so I felt I didn't want to put her out by refusing what I am served and also, I am really not used to being vegan so I thought eating meat once a week might be safer. Is this bad, do you think?
Father please forgive this question but I must know.. If someone I know or used to know were to go hades, how many liturgys would it take to get them out of there and move them to Paradise? Is it possible that our prayers can move a soul from the negative part of hades to the posstive part of hades?
Dear Jason, I feel compelled to answer you as a sister in Christ. First, believe and hold fast to the Mercy of God! If you fear your loved one is not close to God after death, you simply pray for their soul. “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon -- and forgive them all their sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Grant them your light and grace.” And whatever beautiful prayers your heart can offer. There are also akathists for the departed in our prayers of the Orthodox Church. One I especially love is called “Akathist for the repose of those who have fallen asleep”. The most important thing is DO NOT despair, but throw yourself upon the mercy of God and cling to Him. May His love comfort you, dear brother.
Also, dear brother Jason, in Orthodoxy we do not think in terms of “how many liturgies” it would take to relieve a soul from torment. We pray, trust, repent, pray, trust, repent. Stay close to Christ. God bless.
This dear priest and his posts. I never get tired of the teachings. Watching Father on his walk was nice!!
It was nice to imagine that I was leading you all on a strange sort of pilgrimage with me, dear Cassaundra. I miss our pilgrims, so I'm slowly turning you all into our virtual pilgrims :)
Looks like we're in for a treat!
Fr. Seraphim, I am attending Pascha for the first time tonight. I have struggled to keep the Lenten fast and though failing, have been tremendously encouraged in getting back up and struggling again for repentance through your encouraging words in these videos. I am seeing the fruit of God's gifts in this time and I look forward to celebrating the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ tonight! Be blessed, father. And thank you for the work you do for the Lord and for our sakes.
I just love the way you end your vlogs by "Be blessed my brother, be blessed my sister. Amen. Amen. Amen". Indeed your words have been a blessings to me. Sending my love and regards - An Orthodox Christian from India
an Orthodox Christian from India, God bless you! Never new there were any. That is really good news for me.
blessings from the Scottish borders, i hope i get to come visit kilninian after lockdown i wish to embrace its peace and tranquility in person and to see how beautiful you have all kept the place, much love :)
My heart could struggle and be hardened. Yet every video puts a big smile on my face. a genuine smile.
May God bless you.
You know what? He got me in such a good mood!!! Really. I couldnt' agree more...
Me too!
Thank you Fr.Seraphim..a prayer for my brother in law who just got covid , batteling cancer and going through chemo in Cyprus right now..🙏 Xriste please heal him.
May God bring your brother back to health. Amen.
@@Kyriakyriaki-onlyaservant May God be with your brother-in-law.
Riverbed of thoughts and emotions
Thank u father. I am catholic seminarian (but my father is Russian Orthodox so half of my heart is eastern!) and your videos really help me a lot to slowly shape my heart in the Lord’s heart! Again, thank u very much and blessings!
Viktor is my name!
@@VictorGrinenco God bless you in your calling, brother Viktor!
How lovely that we see the graveyard by the Church as you started your walk. Would that that blessing to be buried next to a church were still available for more of us...
I love your idea of the little secret held between ourselves and God.
The Sacrament of Confession is much more than an opportunity to confess our sins, it is also a chance to reveal our spiritual hopes and desires before the Lord and to receive guidance through our spiritual father. We set our 'battle plan' in Confession, then we go and silently fulfil it.
@@mullmonastery 🤗
Sending love from Serbia, good bless you my brother 🙂
This priest is so cool
It's incredible the insight you infuse us with what you say. It's interesting too how I never heard no catholic talk like this...I'm so glad I found orthodoxy...
Will come Father hopefully God help us and for give our sins
If we keep our hearts open for Him, God will forgive us, dear one. He descended even into hell to save those who had long been in suffering - He will definitely save us too, if we remain open to His Love by following His commandments. May we all be blessed, dear one.
Ευλογείτε π.Σεραφειμ!
An excellent Orthodox lesson
About The Great Lent!❤️🧔☦️🇬🇷🇷🇴🏴
Glory be to God for all good things, dear one. We are all learning from each other, we ate carrying each other forward, one tiny step at a time.
My heart bursts with affection for you, dear Father!
You are such a precious company in solitude Father. Thank you always for your dedication.
Father Bless! Good morning from California. You live in a beautiful place. Thanks be to God for your videos and prayers. I am also an Orthodox Christian (convert).
Great video. Thanks God for this man. 🙏🏻
Save, O Lord, and have mercy upon the old, the young, the needy, the orphans and the widows, and on all that are in sickness and sorrow, in distress and affliction, in oppression and captivity, in prison and confinement. More especially have mercy upon Your servants who are under persecution for Your sake and for the sake of the Orthodox faith at the hands of heathen nations, of apostates, and of heretics: remember them, visit, strengthen, keep and comfort them, and make haste to grant them, by Your power, relief, freedom and deliverance.☦️🕊❤️
Matthew 13.32 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
Gosh, this is so good. After sharing it with three friends, and then on our St Michael Antiochian Orthodox Sunday evening Gospel Minute Live, I’m listening to it once more.
Beautiful scenery
God is a wonderful Creator of beautiful things, dear one. I wish I were better at filming (I wish I had more time to learn how to get better, actually), precisely because I know how healing the beauty of the world can be for our souls and I would love to share with you all the beauty of the islands.
@@mullmonastery Thank you for your reply. Your filming was great. I particularly like the part where you were being filmed walking from a distance, I felt like I was watching a short nature documentary (perhaps one of the brothers were filming you?).
It would be wonderful to see more videos of the scenery nearby. Now that spring is coming, with the sun showing itself more often and the flowers are starting to grow, it will be a fantastic opportunity to practice more and produce some great content. 👍🏻 ☺️
God bless and thank you for the advice for Lent. 💕 ☦️
Father, you do quite well with the gear and time you have. I am a documentary filmmaker, if you need any help, suggestions or gear let me know. You have a gift from God, please continue it, God knows we need it in this world.
I would also find a secret with God! 🤗
so grateful for all the sharings.. thankyou
Amen and amen Fr., thank you for being a spiritual father to us all.
Multumesc Domnului ca v-am descoperit🙏🏻 Doamne ajuta , Parinte! 💚
ΕΥΛΟΓΕΙΤΑΙ.!!
ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ ΝΑ ΕΧΟΥΜΕ.!!!
Ο ΘΕΟΣ ΚΑΙ Η ΠΑΝΑΓΙΑ ΜΑΣ ΝΑ ΣΟΥ ΔΙΝΟΥΝΙ ΔΥΝΑΜΗ ΚΑΙ ΥΓΕΙΑ ΝΑ ΠΡΟΣΕΥΧΕΣΕ ΓΙΑ ΕΜΑΣ.!!!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of Jesus Christ 🙏❣️
Help me to believe.
I believe
But I want to believe
I'm so derailed
Forgive me
Thank you for your wisdom Father Seraphim! First time I watch your video... I know it was providential!🙏 God bless you!
How lovely, an early walk to the seashore.
Interesting streams, a wonderful visual, I am GLAD, that God created the tides!...For many reasons. Journey to Pascha... God bless you abundantly.
Glad tidings. :)
Great analogy of the rivulets and changing new riverbeds of our thoughts.
😱how I wish I was there ❤️, perfect place for lent to stay away from city noise. I hope one day I will spend the entire lent in Monastery.
Thanks . ...
#timely Thank you Father🙏🏼
I'm during my own personal lent so that I can feel better about myself and become better at being christ like
Thank you, Father! It is an awesome meditation to ponder the fact that it is WE who choose Hell. It means we are rejecting God. God does not throw people into Hell. Hell is God for the those who have rejected Him. Instead of being Light and Life He is torment. "The doors of Hell are locked from the inside." - CS Lewis, The Problem of Pain
It was nice to share this morning walk with you in such beautiful surroundings! Inspiring words for Lent - how the line in the sand will be washed away (cleansing) and the special secret in our heart shared with God. For years a friend and I would say at the beginning of Lent - oh my, Lent is upon us! Almost with dread so today I shared this video with others. *Remember when Jesus drew the line in the sand? Thankyou and God bless all at Mull! (Canada)
Wish I could visit there
Traduction in Italy????!!!??? Grazieeee😍😍😍😍💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰
Good evening father!!🙏🌷🐥
Good evening, dear one. may God send you a guardian angel for the night ahead.
@@mullmonastery Oh!! Thank you very much father!! Holy Mother may be with us as well!!
May God bless you Fr, I was thinking about Lent earlier, and you gave me just the right advice !
Glory be to God, dear one. If we keep our ears open, God always speaks to our hearts, even through silly monks from far, far away :) May we all be blessed.
I feel blessed to follow your wisdom and to support the Mull Monastery. I am already in Lent being brought up and remaining a Roman Catholic. I am a Vegan too and have discovered many like minded people. I want to share this amazing website www.sarx.org.uk because it is considering animals for the 40 Days of Lent and how we can think and pray about the animal kingdom.
Amen, amen, amen. Fr is drawing from the wellspring of love. 🙏🌹🌹🌹
I’m super interested in the tomb stone at the monastery and how old they go back
So thankful for your help Father !
Bunul Dumnezeu sa va binecuvinteze parinte Serafim. Ce frumos a pus Dumnezeu secretul sa fie in inima.
I long to visit and see the beauty of the Hebrides but your walk has given me a wonderful taste. Thank you Father.
"The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork."
Psalm 19.1
Have a blessed Lent, Father Seraphim!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful surroundings! I have always loved being by the water. God has blessed me with a house not far from Lake Erie. Just standing next to it and listening to the waves calms my soul.
It is a good idea to do an covenant wit God or make a secrete between you and God. Unfortunatle I don't anderstend very well enghlish language.I from Romania,and for me is a little bit hard to anderstent all your speach. But is ver nice your speach.
I returned to view this video again while also reviewing my journal and Mull books which I like to think of as my guidebooks/handbooks. Returning to these things today made me realize the hungering within makes me desire "more" of God - "more" of the Holy Spirit. It is the dry spells that tend to make us slide back and forget instead of living in "wait" for the next visit however that takes shape. Thankyou dear Fr Seraphim and God bless all at Mull! (Canada)
Lord God have mercy on me a sinner
Wow Father, that is deep. A secret between myself and God
is very beautiful. I do not have a spiritual Father. Can I ask the Holy Spirit to be my guide? Thank you Father.
I don't have one either. I think we must make do with being private before God
Lovely! What kind (species) are these massive, magnificent trees around @3:00? Are these 'Ancient Oak'?
Amen Amen Amen 🙏 father
Amen, Amen
Dear father serafin ,thank You so much ,You are in my prayers
I love everything about this channel, and this video may be my favorite yet.
Father... 1st) from the very beginning of this video I was happy to see you happy! :D 2nd) beautiful landscape indeed! Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you, Father, for sharing the spiritual tip about how to receive the grace of God. I pray that I will always strive on the way towards Him and always long to unite with Him.
Bless you my dear Father. Your words spoke beautiful wisdom to me. I am struggling this Lent (Catholic calendar) with my anger and utter frustration. Pray for me. How beautiful the metaphor you made of the rivulets on the strand, those clawing marks like chaotic hieroglyphs made by the lapping water on the shore. I am reminded of Jesus stooping down to write with his finger in the dust when he challenged those who were not sinners to throw the first rock at the adulteress, and then they all walked away to leave her and Jesus alone when he tells her not to sin anymore.
These posts are much needed balm for the soul. Wonderful teachings given with such care; and always in a beautiful setting. Many thanks.
Dear Brother, someone in my family is possessed. Please could you pray for me?
Thank you Father
You are my favourite teacher, priest, guide and May the good Lord Grant you His blessings and peace 💖
Wonderful teaching, offered with love - thank you. One dilemma I encounter is that sometimes a close friend will ask me what I am doing for Lent. I find this awkward because it is something intimate ("between my heart and God") yet I don't want to hurt my friend(s) who may simply want to share spiritually. Any suggestions?
Hello father Seraphim! It's so beautiful your smile and Your joy🤗👍💙 Thanks a lot.
Father Seraphim have you heard of a work of music called The Veil of the Temple composed by Sir John Tavener? It’s hours long written in eight cycles with the Jesus Prayer sung throughout. Your videos continue to teach me and motivate me more than you know. Thank you Father.
2 versions of self shaped by:
- Creator
- Sin
Wise words, a wealth of inspiration, and immense love. Thank you so much for this
Thank you Father Seraphim
Blessed you my brother. And thank you for your insight and dedication. Peace be with you
Thanks brother for speaking such truths and encouragement. Although crazy , what do you think of Nessie?
Sanatate multa parinte Serafim👍👍👍👍👍
Dear Father l love this video a lot of but l don't understands English
Please type this video
Pray for me
I want to learn English for understands your experience
Mi-ati lipsit vinerea treacuta. Acum ne-ati facut o supriza placuta cu mai multe binecuvantari in acest video si cu ideea originala a secretului, idee ce pe mine personal ma prinde de minune, obisnuita fiind sa imi fac tot felul de "ancore spiritualo-emotionale" sa le zicem, pentru ca am o problema mare cu uitarea si lenevia. Multumim !
How do I employ a spiritual father? I live in Northern Ireland. I am growing weary of searching.
Father i was talking to this muslim girl and i want to tell her about christ should i go forth and talk? Please pray for her and me to
God bless you Father.
I'm only edging into Orthodoxy but I started Lent at the Catholic time. I have kept the Orthodox food rules but have faltered on some rules I made for myself. Maybe I will aim to be going solid so that in 2 weeks I can continue for Orthodox Lent.
One thing though - I made exceptions to the food rule on Sundays because I visit my parents and my mother makes a lovely roast dinner so I felt I didn't want to put her out by refusing what I am served and also, I am really not used to being vegan so I thought eating meat once a week might be safer. Is this bad, do you think?
❤️❤️❤️
💚💜
who is your patriach?
Doamne ajută
Va rog traduceci și în Română !
What is the meaning of tides ?
ello
Father please forgive this question but I must know.. If someone I know or used to know were to go hades, how many liturgys would it take to get them out of there and move them to Paradise? Is it possible that our prayers can move a soul from the negative part of hades to the posstive part of hades?
Dear Jason,
I feel compelled to answer you as a sister in Christ. First, believe and hold fast to the Mercy of God! If you fear your loved one is not close to God after death, you simply pray for their soul. “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon -- and forgive them all their sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Grant them your light and grace.” And whatever beautiful prayers your heart can offer. There are also akathists for the departed in our prayers of the Orthodox Church. One I especially love is called “Akathist for the repose of those who have fallen asleep”. The most important thing is DO NOT despair, but throw yourself upon the mercy of God and cling to Him. May His love comfort you, dear brother.
Also, dear brother Jason, in Orthodoxy we do not think in terms of “how many liturgies” it would take to relieve a soul from torment. We pray, trust, repent, pray, trust, repent. Stay close to Christ. God bless.
What religion are you?
He is an Orthodox Christian.