Fr. Ephraim of Arizona gives us a most beautiful and complete definition of Love.
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Subtitles: English (adapted after Romanian version @Elena Dinu)
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Fr. Ephraim of Arizona:
Love is the most beautiful Flower within the garden of virtues which collectively comprise the bouquet of discernment.
It is the most vivid Color within the rainbow of the evangelical Heaven.
It is the Pearl of greatest price on the crown of faith.
It is the Key that opens all the doors of human relations.
It is the Medicine that cures every illness of the soul and body.
It is the Mirror with thousands of reflections of God.
It is the happy Smile of spring.
It is the most melodious Note of life.
It is the evangelical and angelic Anthem of Heaven.
A certain Saint would pray with these words:
“O Lord, allow me to help others, not for others to help me. Give me the strength to love, not to be loved. Give me the strength to be understanding, not to be understood.”
Love, the way it was taught by our Lord, not the way it is misunderstood and distorted by people, is an expression of sacrifice.
It is like a spiritual aroma. [Eph. 4:18]
It belongs to the heart, as a fruit and offering of our disposition.
Love is not measured by WHAT you give, but according to HOW you give.
Love is not stretching out your hand only, but giving your heart as well.
If you know how to share yourself with others then you know how to love!
“For God loves a cheerful giver” [2 Cor. 9:7] says Paul to the Corinthians.
God loves the merciful person who gives eagerly, with a cheerful face and with his own free will.
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Indeed, they are beautiful words, a real bouquet! 🌺🌼🌸
Only a saint can utter these awesome words….
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Romanion translate ?
Άγιέ μου Ο Θεός να σας έχει πάντα καλά🌼🌼🌼
God Bless you,thank you for all your beautiful videos🌼🌼🌼
He has the serenity of a little child, as if he has spent his whole life preserving the flower of his innocence to offer it to God in heaven.
supremely
delicate,
discreet,
honoured
our Leader Efraim ❣
May his memory be Eternal ☦️🙏🇬🇷
English subtitles: https://www.facebook.com/otElders/videos/274377063624824/
These are truly beautiful words. They come at time when I just lost my Mother.
Elder Ephraim please pray for God's Servant Carol! Lord have mercy!!!
I miss seeing the twinkle in his eye and soft smile as he gave me guidance for my life. He has visited many after his repose continuing to guide and blessing them. I love you Geronta !
Amen
Άγιε του θεού πρέσβευε υπέρ ημών ❤️
Ic xn 🙏🙏🙏
🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
Brazilian portuguese translation, by a brazilian matushka that lives in Greece:
Amor
É a flor mais linda.
É a mais intensa cor no arco-íris.
A mais preciosa pérola na coroa da fé.
A chave que abre todas as portas do comportamento humano.
O remédio que cura todas as doenças da alma e do corpo!
O sorriso feliz da primavera,
a nota mais melodiosa da vida!
Amor é Deus, e o homem que tem amor
tem Deus dentro de si.
E esse homem encontra-se em Deus.
Um santo dizia:
Senhor, faze-me ajudar, e não que me ajudem
Faze-me amar, e não que me amem
Faze-me entender, e não que me entendam
Amor não é a mão estendida
e pronto! Fim do problema.
É a doação do coração que tem importância.
Se conheces a ti mesmo, sabes compartilhar, portanto sabes amar.
Amor não significa “o que” dás,
Mas “como” dás.
Esmola sem amor é frio e deprimente.
É um cadáver
sem fôlego, sem vida.
É céu sem sol.
É flor sem beleza.
Quando dás sem amor,
Ofendes! É desonra porque
de que vale dar o mais belo,
o presente mais caro, quando oferecido sem um sorriso?
Cada grande amor
é amor crucificado.
Passa com distinção todos os degraus do Gólgota;
Dói, como n’Aquele que sentiu a dor do alto da cruz.
Vemos os santos. Aqueles que têm alcançado o amor divino de Deus,
para orar não só pelos homens,
mas por toda a criação.
O amor se comporta com distinção e bondade
para com o faminto, o sedento, o estrangeiro, o desprezado, o aprisionado,
bem como para com cada alma cansada.
Amor é Deus, e o homem que tem amor
tem Deus dentro de si.
E esse homem encontra-se em Deus.
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GOD IS LOVE LOVE IS GOD LOVE ONE ANOTHER THAT SAYS IT ALL GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN TO GIVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIEND
GOD BLESS YOU IN HEAVEN MY ELDER OF PURE LOVE.
Geronda, pray for us! ☦
Due to COVID I lost my restaurant to the owner, I could not pay the rent.
In late February, he is evicted from the house. Due to the pandemic I do not have money to pay ..
I am 62 years old, and they are not accepted for a job where I applied. they turn their backs indifferently.
For the first time I am at a dead end, because I can not offer the basics to my children, to my grandchildren. I have no income, and I am honestly ashamed.
I need some money to return to our homeland.
Any information you want about me I can state. HELP ME
If you can say ". . .God help me love other s and not be loved, you don't know what your saying"
Lovely!
Thank you!
The prayer saint Ephraim mentioned is a part from the “Everyday prayer – Optina Elders”
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Amin and AMIN 🥀🌹🤍
Now is the time as the greatest darkness approaches,and people live like sheep,,now is the time to practice your faith your love
Oh Blessed is Our God, thank you and Praise you Lord Jesus Christ for Elder Ephraim. So gentle and sweet his words, the Language of The Heart of God. A priceless gift to humanity and to every Heart . Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.