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He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
agreed, very good words, Thanks -- taking some late air, a heavenly night, until the peace was broken by a distant outcry, as a predator takes...
It is very simple. The Old Testament, as written in the King James Version, uses the Greek word LOGOS to describe the beginning of the Universe....
Those of us in this minority must never miss an opportunity to disparage, doubt, question, and generally express loathing for these organizations...
Earth I believe has been hit twice in the last month by supposed NEO' s, not that the Mainstream media would report so. Globally there's shooting...
No amount of Political ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฉ will be able to change what is about to happen. " Global warming ", utter BOLLOCKS, has been always and " Net Zero "...
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The take-home of Putin's visit to the Valaam Monastery (the "Athos of the North") is that
(1) He deemed it necessary to travel there and take part in a commemorative service for miracle-working Sts Sergius and Herman, founders of the monastery. (July 11 is the feast day of these saints);
(2) He prayed with the monks and the people, and took Communion; and
(3) He asked for prayers "for those who at this moment are working and fighting ... giving their lives in the countryโs service" (including the two pilots). In other words: please pray for our armies and the success of their missions. Not just in Syria;
(4) Patriarch Kirill assured Putin that "Very many Orthodox Christians are praying for you at this moment.โ
โWe are very glad to see you and to pray together with you. We very much appreciate everything you do for our country and for all of us."
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The question is: aside from (or in addition to) piety, is there a reason why Putin has prayed ans asked for more prayers at these key monasteries, the "Athos of the North", and the "Athos of the South"?
Strange isn't it that in the West, when there soldiers are lost or killed in a conflict all they do is metaphorically thump there chest and claim they need more men and beg to the ever compliant congress/parliament to open and throw more money into the war chest.
A true leader prays that no more blood will be spilled and seeks spiritual guidance.
It begs the question, which one would choose?