“The path to God is prayer…. What air is for the life of the body, the Holy Spirit is for the life of the soul. By means of prayer, the soul breathes this sacred, mystical air.”
In this excerpt from St. Ignatius’ essay “On Prayer” we catch a glimpse into the man’s inspired experience of communion with God. He calls us to recognize a deeper, more humble approach to God, our King and Master. He helps us remember the goodness of God even when our prayers are not answered as we desire. Our Christ is the One above all, Who has lowered Himself to our lowly state. May these brief words on prayer help us ascend to the One Who seeks those to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
This excerpt come from “On Prayer” by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov, published by St. Herman of Alaska Press, The Orthodox Word, Issue #287: https://www.sainthermanmonastery.com/product-p/ow287.htm
A brief account of the Saint’s life can be read here: https://orthochristian.com/103425.html
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Such profound wisdom, no wonder this channel is called Orthodox Wisdom 😂
I thought about doing this, I am glad to see that you have done it.
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This is very timely. Thank you. 🙏🛐🕯️☦️🙏
I was looking through some selections and found this, and I am finally understanding why God doesn't want to answer my prayers and why he tells me no. it still hurts why I see that others get theirs I know that it may not be from him but still, it hurts I'm been turned down just about every time by my the one who birthed me, unless it benefitted her, and now by others, I'm still learning the understanding of the serenity prayer.
Lovely! X 🌺
Thank you so much for this. It is definitely needed.