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  • @Zazizzlicious
    @Zazizzlicious 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +295

    I’m going through this ATM, suffering more than I ever have in my entire life for 4 years straight, ANGRY and BITTER, still believing and trusting in God.

    • @BS-np8xt
      @BS-np8xt 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      You'll get through this, brother. God bless! ❤☦

    • @orthodox_gentleman
      @orthodox_gentleman 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Same here brother, I’m praying for you!

    • @razmataz818
      @razmataz818 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Keep walking the narrow road

    • @spikestoyou
      @spikestoyou 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      He will deliver you from this suffering, wait on his timing. Continue to have faith, even in the darkest of times. Especially then. Ask him for help.

    • @MistaF
      @MistaF 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      You will learn some things and He will smooth others. I've had cycles of incredible loss, betrayal, betrayal of self (realized), isolation, ostracism... gnashing my teeth, weeping.. He will see you through.

  • @gabrielosejos3182
    @gabrielosejos3182 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +52

    Although I am Roman Catholic, this channel by Father Josiah has greatly helped me return to my faith and find my Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you very much for your work.

  • @BrettSayles
    @BrettSayles 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +132

    "We ask why have you abandoned me and we still obey" - Praise God! Amen and Amen!

    • @MistaF
      @MistaF 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      THIS.

    • @nexstbob6911
      @nexstbob6911 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      No i ask “why me “ and then i make a second smile on my neck with a box cutter 😊

    • @DesertsOfHighfleet
      @DesertsOfHighfleet 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​​@@nexstbob6911actually disgusting, very unfortunate that you spend time this way, writing troll comments

    • @distilledwater8871
      @distilledwater8871 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@nexstbob6911 Jesus loves you dear brother/sister :)

  • @jacobfischer8385
    @jacobfischer8385 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

    When I decided to take my faith seriously at 18 I was so high on pursuing it. Here I am 28, maybe 7 years of failing to properly pursue Christ. Needing to really kearn from the lows and accept Christ's stregth. Thanks for this message, not giving up.

    • @Naz34452
      @Naz34452 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Accept your flaws and that your flaws are the reasons for your suffering, and everything else will come afterwards so long as you still believe. It's hard when you're going through it but afterwards, it's a wonderful feeling of heavenly joy knowing that nothing else matters in this world except God.

  • @jaydenthomas8091
    @jaydenthomas8091 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +64

    This is truly a work of God because the timing is absolutely perfect. The message has hit me at my lowest and I still have so much to learn about the Orthodox faith. I’ve only began learning Orthodoxy and still need to be baptized. I love these videos and each one cuts to the heart

    • @TheGreatAustino
      @TheGreatAustino 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I encourage you to be baptized and keep on the spiritual journey with Christ. This content is truly edifying and it makes me glad to see others seeking God!

    • @ButterFadeGolf
      @ButterFadeGolf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same here. Closest church is 45 min away which is tough with my two girls 4 and 6. Really no excuse. We go to a non orthodox, but my heart craves Orthodoxy.

    • @ilincahutanu3421
      @ilincahutanu3421 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Amin!!!!!. 😌🤌💕.

  • @karlleesmith4084
    @karlleesmith4084 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +66

    Take the unseen world seriously

  • @breatheeasily4013
    @breatheeasily4013 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +67

    I haven't felt God's presence in 2 years. But I still believe.

    • @KBBrown-pu3ec
      @KBBrown-pu3ec 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      If you still believe, then you're feeling God's presence.

    • @breatheeasily4013
      @breatheeasily4013 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@KBBrown-pu3ec Nope.

    • @nexstbob6911
      @nexstbob6911 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      U guys have felt god’s presence?

    • @breatheeasily4013
      @breatheeasily4013 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@nexstbob6911 yes

    • @thekatarnalchemist
      @thekatarnalchemist 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@nexstbob6911Yes

  • @MightyFineMedia
    @MightyFineMedia 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +59

    Screw Tape Letters is one of the best books I've read - and it completely obliterates the field of secular psychology 😊

    • @tamarabaibuz4682
      @tamarabaibuz4682 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Right? And here is me after getting masters in social psychology, realising how foolish it nonsensical all that is 😂🧑‍🎓

    • @KBBrown-pu3ec
      @KBBrown-pu3ec 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Have you read Lewis's follow up? Screwtape Proposes a Toast" - it's equally brilliant, it's part of a volume of essays: it contains the best description of the underlying evil of the supposed moral concept of democracy.

    • @NavelOrangeGazer
      @NavelOrangeGazer 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wait til you read the desert fathers, they completely raze the field of secular psychology

    • @MightyFineMedia
      @MightyFineMedia 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@KBBrown-pu3ec I haven't but I will now - thx 😊

    • @KBBrown-pu3ec
      @KBBrown-pu3ec 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@MightyFineMedia My pleasure.

  • @QuoVadis21
    @QuoVadis21 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    One of the fathers that I am following said, when we experience spiritual dryness ( I believe he called it differently, but it was the lack of love in the heart ) he said we must do charity. Feed the poor. He basicly said it's time for good deeds. Practical action.

  • @ThebestOne-sc6uo
    @ThebestOne-sc6uo 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +368

    banned books you need to read
    1. Hidden Laws Of The Game
    2. Money Borlest
    3. Money Hidden Magic

    • @BeingJones1
      @BeingJones1 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      it is such a great book for learning how to attract money. It's easy to understand and follow. If you’re looking to improve your mindset and start seeing results, this is definitely worth a read!

  • @alfamejeu7237
    @alfamejeu7237 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +50

    I totally agree. I’m a 16 y/o female, and I’m struggling with anxiety/ depression due to my social life (I’m lonely and have no friends so I spend a lot of time on social media) and it definitely is affecting me. I tend to be dry to God due to my over thinking and tiredness spiritually. I feel like a coward. I am. But I am not a loser. I want to get closer to God. But my anxiety has risen due to my own holes I dig and it’s genuinely sad.

    • @ci6516
      @ci6516 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Sister please don’t be hard on yourself . I am Catholic but please know that the Lord understands your sorrows through and through , and so does our blessed mother Mary , or as you call her , theotokos ,
      You must take some steps to limit your screen time . When we’re called to be perfect it means not having any area of our lives overcome our identity in gods image/likness .
      Try praying the rosary 📿, it’s a blessing given to us from our Mother . And it’ll eventually illuminate you to seek her son and she’ll show you what’s not the best for you as a mother does .

    • @ci6516
      @ci6516 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      And sister you are not a coward ! You are the maid and bride of the Lord . God has been obsessed with you since the moment of your conception . And sometimes he gives us troubles in order to bring us closer to him , as if we’re “perfect” in our own ways, we’d be too arrogant to seek and praise our father .
      Bring these troubles to our Lord and his mother . Ask for help to speak more kindly to yourself , and to catch your thoughts before they become words . Blessed are you child , you are 16 in the modern world seeking the Lord ! Beautiful!

    • @ci6516
      @ci6516 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Go to confession sister and tell the lord that you are sorry for becoming lost . Pray the rosary with intention for help being kind to yourself, with help to receive grace to see how much God loves you !! Ask him for help to heal , tell him all the feelings you’ve felt!. Go to mass once a week . Read scripture for 10-15 minutes a day at least .
      The lord doesn’t want you to be too hard on yourself blessed child . In fact , he wants you to rejoice in the fact that he has saved you , and he wants you to know he’s always with you and to not be afraid no matter what happens or what you feel because he is with you always .

    • @JavinMo-r4s
      @JavinMo-r4s 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      Don't pray the rosary, go to an Orthodox church if you haven't already and ask a spiritual father. Until then, pray unceasingly, especially the Jesus prayer. Try repeating the prayer 100 times and focus on the meaning of the words but don't try to cultivate thoughts in your imagination, just focus on the words. Focus is essential. Try keeping an icon of Christ in front of you while reciting the prayer. God bless

    • @alfamejeu7237
      @alfamejeu7237 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@JavinMo-r4s The Orthodox Church says it’s okay to pray the rosary.

  • @dolphinitely_bro3944
    @dolphinitely_bro3944 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

    I look forward to this spirtual food every reflection release. The world is getting further and further away from the Truth, and these are much needed ☦️

  • @servantbenjamin919
    @servantbenjamin919 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    like the Boston song says, Orthodoxy is “more than a feeling”

  • @fauvert
    @fauvert 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This message gave me tears of joy, really needed to hear this. God bless you!

  • @biljanaparipovic2708
    @biljanaparipovic2708 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Wow! This video came right after I prayed about this dryness! The Lord is so good and quick to answer our call for help! Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit!

  • @kosioti
    @kosioti 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One minute in I want to believe this is what I have been looking for. Am talking to priests, going for bible studies etc etc.... ok let's watch and give me guidence Lord, amen

  • @wendytorrance1253
    @wendytorrance1253 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    I feel the love of God towards us is so comprehensive once those of us whom are parents, reflect in how we teach our children. We not only don’t intervene sometimes when they’re gonna get hurt, but we choose the information we divulge to children carefully not to overwhelm them, but to get stronger and trust in themselves. While we do this, we hurt inside sometimes, because our knowledge and experience makes us know how great the challenges will be, but if we let our children get hurt and fail, we are providing them the experience needed for them to become stronger and succeed. I think God feels for us the same way we feel for our children.

    • @saladfingers.
      @saladfingers. 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's a profound take. Thank you. I screen shot your comment to have it to read it again.

    • @wendytorrance1253
      @wendytorrance1253 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ Thank you. 🙏

  • @ethanfreeman3720
    @ethanfreeman3720 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    Of all the videos I've watched on this incredible channel, this one has spoken to me the most directly. As an orthodox catechumen coming from atheism to agnosticism to where I am today it is very easy to fall into sensationalism and wanting to feel God. I am immensely grateful for this video, I will need to watch it multiple times. Peace be with you all!

    • @NFS0038
      @NFS0038 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Have you visited a monastery yet? Trust me, after waking up at 5 in the morning and spending the next several hours with the monks in morning prayer, you will feel God. You will also feel your ankles and hamstrings, too.

    • @ethanfreeman3720
      @ethanfreeman3720 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@NFS0038 I'll have to look for one near me. I haven't given it enough thought, thanks for the suggestion.

  • @ProphetGreg94
    @ProphetGreg94 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Powerful and insightful word!

  • @LRM-c8q
    @LRM-c8q 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just been through a really deep valley and it's amazing how much He shows us His pure love and then revives us . And if we don't turn away from following Him the blessing is beautiful.....more of Him and less of me.

  • @ellenlerch
    @ellenlerch 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Yes! As Christ called from the cross called out “why hast Thou forsaken me”, Psalm 22 (21), the psalm closes with praise.

  • @InnaS-bh9mp
    @InnaS-bh9mp 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    What an interesting and educational reflection! It's important for us to understand the enemy and his patterns so that we can protect ourselves properly ,
    Lord have mercy on us all.

  • @NamjoonsWifi
    @NamjoonsWifi 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Watching this after anxiously finishing my prayer rule.

  • @fffmaddi5546
    @fffmaddi5546 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    14:55 "wounds in love"... wow! Reminds me of St Porphyrios' book: Wounded By Love.
    This book taught me to Love Christ, and be obedient.
    Hallelujah

  • @jhust69
    @jhust69 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    So good and so relevant to my current struggle as I hit my first real dry spell as an orthodox inquirer.
    Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, gave mercy on me a sinner. ❤

  • @davidtagauri2034
    @davidtagauri2034 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    C S Lewis is my favorite writer, he nurtured my soul with Christ better than any pastor.

  • @cvocir
    @cvocir 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glory to God

  • @earlhildebrand
    @earlhildebrand 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is what I have been feeling. My life fell apart and no matter what I did, it kept getting worse. I would try to find work, and be hired only to never work a day. That has happened to me 3 times in the past 10 months. The job I have now, doesn't support me financially. I think the stress and anger from my relationship falling apart over a year ago cumulated with my thyroid just checking out. I was losing my hair, so angry at everything, and bitter. I felt like God had completely abandoned me. The protestant faith I grew up with wasn't aligning with what I knew to be true, and I was a sheep without a shepherd. Then i started watching these videos and a lot of Catholic videos. Catholicism is much bigger where I'm from, so there's churches and mass all times of the day. Soon I was going to mass everyday and have begun my conversion to Catholicism.
    And i joke around that my life had to become so miserable, that I needed to search out beyond what I was born into and pull closer to God. If it wasn't for this trough, I would pull away from God and not towards Him.

  • @Linda........
    @Linda........ 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow 😮🤔👍🏼 Thank you

  • @msp5315
    @msp5315 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Right until now i was tempted by the enemy, but my guardian angel or the holy spirit (i dont know) guided me to watch your video and it is helping me a lot. God is with us and he helps us. Thank you lord.

  • @JacobAnaya369
    @JacobAnaya369 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I am experiencing spiritual dryness and this could not have been better timing for me, praise the Lord! ✝️🙏🏽☦️🙏🏽✝️

  • @edwardhall2067
    @edwardhall2067 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you Father, for this timely reflection! Glory to God in all things is ever more clearly His perfect will for our moment to moment consciousness. Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me, a sinner! Amen…

  • @skipgiblets
    @skipgiblets 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This reflection came at the perfect time. Thanks to God and to you father.

  • @nicholaswilson2155
    @nicholaswilson2155 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I am a poorly practiced roman catholic and I love the extra insight and flavor Fr. Josiah provides. Thanks for all your hard work, Father.

  • @jonboatwright7777
    @jonboatwright7777 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you, Father Josiah.

  • @jeffereypeck6
    @jeffereypeck6 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Wow this was a great reflection, God bless father ☦️

  • @thekatarnalchemist
    @thekatarnalchemist 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was so very timely. I stumbled in my walk today, but I am getting back up and continuing forward.

  • @kodeshmishkanministrygroup7372
    @kodeshmishkanministrygroup7372 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I desperately need this message. Thank you!

  • @itssslashhere5245
    @itssslashhere5245 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    thankyou Father I needed this video

  • @christiantheo1
    @christiantheo1 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thanks great homily fr , cradle catholic myself but enjoy your wise reflection and of course cs Lewis 👍

  • @emilyroseellis
    @emilyroseellis 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was very helpful. Spoke to my heart. Answered the question I have had and been wrestling with for months now. Thank you.

  • @emilyaetheris9624
    @emilyaetheris9624 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I would love this book by Cs Lews.

  • @stylist62
    @stylist62 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Please pray for my victory healing restoration of all lost, been fighting them I am exhausted. I am pressing in can’t do it alone, I will feel the prayers🥲😭🙏🙏🥰The kingdom of GOD is in us.

  • @brianmatthysse7565
    @brianmatthysse7565 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glory to Jesus Christ!
    Thank you this is so helpful

  • @USA60448
    @USA60448 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you for this Father Josiah, this was the message I’ve been seeking for several years now!

  • @arthurhinojosa8225
    @arthurhinojosa8225 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So good. Worth saving and watching again many times.

  • @cyndibee2289
    @cyndibee2289 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Glory to God! This is much needed. Lord, have mercy on me a sinner.

  • @ellieevans1524
    @ellieevans1524 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you so much for this. I really needed to hear this, especially right now.

  • @twildy8917
    @twildy8917 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you so much, Father. Very inspiring.

  • @lisahamm6225
    @lisahamm6225 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My favorite author. Read that book it’s amazing

  • @iraqlobster3821
    @iraqlobster3821 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have been using the app Patristic Nectar for the last 2-3 weeks I’m forever thankful Father.. “Do this and you shall live” is one of my favorite lectures ❤

  • @markwardell9269
    @markwardell9269 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    One of the best insights into the life of a Christian.. Screwtape letters.. it is a must read✝️🙏🏼

  • @alexivancevic7160
    @alexivancevic7160 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderful talk/message 🙏

  • @hearthrose8285
    @hearthrose8285 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you. Exactly the touch I needed this morning. Resolve. Yep.

  • @Christian-ut2sp
    @Christian-ut2sp 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I really needed this. Thank you.

  • @violetab3750
    @violetab3750 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you Father. Glory to God! ❤

  • @serafinatruth4029
    @serafinatruth4029 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    But I feel joyful in the Spirit. Because of Christ.

  • @OMH1314
    @OMH1314 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing these amazing theological insights!

  • @LolkeDijkstra
    @LolkeDijkstra 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This came at the right time

  • @ethio_healing_mind
    @ethio_healing_mind 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    i was asking God for this particular topic what kind of wise words is this i think i level up my spirituality hearing this bless u father for this video

  • @zacklovette2150
    @zacklovette2150 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for sharing brother 🙏entering into what is sure to be the most dismal time period externally stings less when I notice more and more people cognizant of the unique spiritual conflicts and dilemmas ahead. Best wishes

  • @denaparharidou270
    @denaparharidou270 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really needed this video today! Thank you

  • @LoicPierre-nu2ge
    @LoicPierre-nu2ge 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, you’ve helped me thank you ❤

  • @kamalasharma756
    @kamalasharma756 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    this video literally came in the perfect moment in my life, love you

  • @jessebrennan7130
    @jessebrennan7130 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow! Thank you for that father Josiah.

  • @ScottDerkez
    @ScottDerkez 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this analysis; it affected me greatly and perfectly for the times I’m going through. God bless you

  • @josephgagaridis9504
    @josephgagaridis9504 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow May God Bless Your 10 Children 😮🎉❤❤❤

  • @troyhavok8605
    @troyhavok8605 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you father. These periods when I am reminded what it is like to just be me again are agony.

  • @KurtLeeKitchens
    @KurtLeeKitchens 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love your videos thank you

  • @rexxvsworld
    @rexxvsworld 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful

  • @antoniossurvivor
    @antoniossurvivor 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    God bless your efforts and wonderful talk father.
    I just wana draw your attention to Evagrius of Pontus work on spiritual warfare and demenology, which I think is the most important literature in that area.

  • @both-and
    @both-and 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amen

  • @bazenenterprisesco.8251
    @bazenenterprisesco.8251 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Amen 🙌

  • @seanmiller292
    @seanmiller292 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your app is AMAZING. I hope you add the words to the psalters. I am trying to memorize them and if I can read as I listen it helps me to learn and absorb better

  • @whitneyferoce4870
    @whitneyferoce4870 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Lemme tell ya im parched lately...im def feeling dry! Feeling angry alot but grateful. the evil in the world is iether getting bigger or what i believe is Jesus is burning away the veil and if you ever had a question who the bad guys are, now they are naked and its clear to see.

  • @jadersantana4720
    @jadersantana4720 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I'm gonna pray for everyone here who is experiencing spiritual dryness.
    Please pray for me. I feel like i'm dying, os slipping away and i don't even know why.

    • @Dienekes678
      @Dienekes678 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You'll be in my prayers, friend ❤

  • @carmen6465
    @carmen6465 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Father, what ORTHODOX books you recommend reading on this topic...demonology?

  • @ContraMundum-c5f
    @ContraMundum-c5f 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so weird. I just got Lewis' Mere Christianity today and saw the title Screwtape Letters and wondered what it was and now you've answered it for me

  • @ICETANN
    @ICETANN 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    {{{}}} the spirit of vigilant_vigilance be with you.

  • @Christ_Cb3
    @Christ_Cb3 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    First ! 💜☦️

  • @JesusTeAma033
    @JesusTeAma033 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    to the married Orthodox... do you think the same applies to marriage? Do these low moments teach us to love more and exercise our freedom to act better, even beyond our desire to move away?

  • @daniels4669
    @daniels4669 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the Screwtape Letters. Just a small correction, Wormwood is the name of the demon who is tempting the person, Screwtape is his retired uncle :)

  • @3isss236
    @3isss236 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good bless you father.
    Is it possible to add Arabic captions to your videos

  • @bonesjr83
    @bonesjr83 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m recently new to Orthodoxy so I have lot of questions which are getting answered and really opening my eyes. I see when he does the sign of the cross to us he goes (from his pov) left to right instead of right to left like when praying the prayer rope. Does he do that so it’s right to left to US? Thank you and May God bless you all big time!

  • @bazenenterprisesco.8251
    @bazenenterprisesco.8251 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Thank you, Father Josiah ☦️

  • @jonathannunn2266
    @jonathannunn2266 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Thank you, Father, for the videos. Always helpful and great. Had a massive part of my coming to Orthodox. If I could be half the man you are in the Faith I will be happy thank you.

  • @luisesofie8525
    @luisesofie8525 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wormwood is the Junior Devil, and Screwtape (the "affectionate uncle") is the one who is teaching. Not relevant to the content, but the names are reversed.
    This video is very timely for me, since I finished the book two days ago. Revisiting the material is absolutely necessary for it to really sink in. So thank you :)

  • @marcingradzki1590
    @marcingradzki1590 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    And there is the great danger of a 'success' (be it a promotion, a business deal etc) that sometimes follows that dryness.
    One is then an easy prey to pride and forgets to be grateful. That is when the devil strikes.
    Fr Josiah, thank you for your videos.

  • @skylinefever
    @skylinefever 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I argued that it frequently come out of things like The Southern Baptist Convention and their adjacents.

  • @espressocoffeeshine4346
    @espressocoffeeshine4346 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Woe is me for becoming cynical as The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as well as the saints ghosted me!

  • @MartinezMary-o6w
    @MartinezMary-o6w 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +53

    I was homeless,did drugs ,went into prison,where I got to know God. He changes my life. Now I have a home,a wife and a lovely year old daughter (Zoe),and a stream of income that gats me $47,000 weekly. plus a new identity -a child of God, hallelujah!!!🇺🇲❤️❤️

    • @JoyAlexendra
      @JoyAlexendra 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Excuse me for real?,how is that possible I have struggling financially how was that possible?

    • @MaddisonSane-h3j
      @MaddisonSane-h3j 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Mrs Mary Margaret schimweg is lord sent!!!

    • @Janemary-u4t
      @Janemary-u4t 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I always appreciate God for his kindness upon my life

    • @JoelFoden
      @JoelFoden 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      YES!!! That's exactly her name(Mary Margaret schimweg)so many people have recommended highly about her😊 and am just starting with her Brisbane Australia 🇳🇿

    • @davidhenry-t8s
      @davidhenry-t8s 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same here,with my current portfolio made from my investments with my personal financial advisor(Mary Margaret schimweg) I totally agree with you

  • @Disciple111d
    @Disciple111d 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Reading the screw tape letters and the great divorce change's your who perspective on spiritual warfare, and exposes they weakness's we must combat.

  • @runSVENrun
    @runSVENrun 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Wow, there are no coincidences! I just heard about this for the first time yesterday, and here is Fr. Trenham speaking about it. I have often wondered why I sometimes have an empty/dull (or lack of) feeling towards faith and family. And what to do about it. Thank you for words and praise God.

  • @NFS0038
    @NFS0038 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    Highly recommend the Demonology lecture series! It is so soul-profiting. Please listen to it and please find it in your heart to support their work, which is the quality of University lecture material offered for free

  • @TheGreatAustino
    @TheGreatAustino 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ah Screwtap Letters. Good read.

  • @DDF.357
    @DDF.357 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Your Videos always calm me down and give me so many valuable insights. Thank you so much, God bless you Father

  • @bigbossburke5910
    @bigbossburke5910 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Beautiful. Gods love for us is inconceivable

  • @emilyaetheris9624
    @emilyaetheris9624 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    CS,Lews true Christian.

  • @Folklor_Wonder
    @Folklor_Wonder 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This was such an amazing lecture, the things I never knew and others that were great reminders. Very up lifting.
    Thank you Father ☦

  • @GeorgeRigakos
    @GeorgeRigakos 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    That was amazing