I guess you're right. To be honest, what you're saying makes more sense to me, but my conscious is telling me otherwise.
I know for sure that God foreknew Tamavs mother's death, even before St. Mary interceded. So, what I'm saying is, He knows He'…
I don't agree with you. I never said God is wrong. I just think His will can change through intercessions. He might have a set date for a person to die, like with Tamav Erini's mom, but, I think, intercessions can help change His will. Of course, it…
That was the best post ever by Father Peter.
I was just about to encourage you to write books, but I just remembered that you already do. It's still morning time; I'm not really awake yet.
Interceding is like telling your mom to convince your dad to let you play outside with your friends. Praying on someone's behalf is like telling your older, mature brother to help you convince your dad. Your dad will listen to you anyway (might not …
Finally, I thought of something!
Boys and girls, get out your juice boxes and crackers; it's story time!
When I was a lad in 4th grade (only a couple of years ago), I used to be bullied around by this nasty ol' girl in my class. Everyday she would…
Yeah I get what you mean, but ilovesaintmark yelled at me last time I used the word "intercessor" when referring to a saint, so I thought it'd be cool if I got to yell at someone for once.
144,000 children whom Herod killed when Baby Jesus was bor…
Mina, you sure? I was taught that it's the deacon that says it to the priest, not the other way around.. or the priest says "Shere pi-estavros ente penchoice Isos Piekhristos" and the deacon responds with "Shere piestavros"?
My priest told me how o…
Only St. Mary, St. Joseph, the Archangels, Heavenly Host, and Children of Bethlehem are considered as intercessors.
GeorgeT, you copied my favorite saint. It's alright though; I give you permission to like Anba Karas too. You're welcome.
To be honest with you ilovesaintmark, I also felt like I was pushing it with the Myron. I was hoping no one would notice.
Thank you for noticing. Next time, just nod and smile.
I feel like an outcast in this thread. I should have stayed awake last night.
Despite that I was cracking up at 80% of this thread (especially when epchoice_nai_nan said: I get the same queasy vision of girls and guys bellowing into the microphone…
My church wanted to participate last year, but our ADD made us discontinue by the second week. I don't think we will be doing it this year.
I'm sorry, I don't have the book.
GeorgeT, ilovesaintmark was making a funny.
Never take anything he says seriously unless he says "On a serious note". I, too, usually wait for the signal phrase before answering his sarcastic questions.
What a coincidence! I also went to the Texas Abbey this winter break and missed my flight in Chicago. I also missed my flight coming back. I didn't pray from the Agpeya and get cool luxurious seats, but I quickly booked for the next available flight…
We discussed this before in previous threads. They are martyrs. If one were to die in the Name of the Lord, they would be counted with the martyrs in heaven. There are no exceptions for Orthodox Christians.
If you were to die right now for Christ's…
I think of olas as green potatoes.
Before cooking the olas, one would have to peel off the dark brown outer layer, resulting in a white vegitable (purity). After peeling the olas, one would clean it really really well under water (baptism), then c…
Why, thank you kind Sir.
IMHO means: In My Holy Opinion, Is My Hearing Aid On, International Medical Health Organization, In My Humble Opinion, In My Highest Opinion.
I know which Thoxsasi meant: Is My Hearing Aid On.
To answer your question I, t…