CAN THE DEAD REPENT? Fr. John Whiteford If someone dies without repentance, is it possible for such a person to repent after death? Fr. John Whiteford answers this question through the writings of the holy fathers of the Church. Scripture, as explained by the Fathers of the Church, states that this is not possible. Psalm
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Video: Repentance and Confession
A monologue on repentance and the Sacrament of Confession reading by Fr. Dmitrius Basalygo, a cleric of St. Elisabeth Convent. Help support the ministry of the convent by ordering beautiful handmade items and learn more click here: http://catalog.obitel-minsk.com Donate to help support the convent and its ministry here: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=6ca601d88979d&mfid=1486025782466_4a401d0d4a64d#/checkout/openButton
What Are The Elements Of A Proper Confession?
Before confession, each person must attempt to recall all of his sins, voluntary and involuntary, must attentively go over his life in order, to the extent possible, to recall all of his sins, not only those committed since his last confession, but also those past sins which through forgetfulness have not been confessed. Then, with
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BOOK CLUB: CONFESSION AND HEALING
Repentance is man’s return to God. Repentance is a change-of-heart in the nous from the darkness of sin to the light of Christ. The beginning of this journey is the awareness of our errors, which is a great opportunity for us to attract divine mercy. This is why the Prophet David says to God: Have
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WHAT DOES A PROPER CONFESSION LOOK LIKE ?
Proper Confession Before confession one should attempt to recall all the sins which one has committed voluntarily or involuntarily. One must attentively reexamine one’s life in order to recall not only those sins committed since the last confession, but also those which have not been confessed through forgetfulness. Then, with compunction and a contrite heart,
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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION
We often wonder how often we should go to confession. Examine your conscience and beg God to show you’re your faults; if you don’t know who you are then you don’t know what Christ came to save you from. This can be a difficult process, but a necessary one. Such study reveals our self-love by
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The Way of Spiritual Transformation – #8
8. On Not Measuring One’s Progress In conclusion, I would like to make one more point concerning the theme of transformation. The Holy Fathers counsel us that we are not to try to measure our spiritual progress. Trying to measure our progress can lead to pride on the one hand, and to despair on the
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HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CONFESSION
We often wonder how often we should go to confession. The answer is simple—whenever you have a serious sin on your conscience. Examine your conscience and beg God to show you’re your faults; if you don’t know who you are then you don’t know what Christ came to save you from. This can be a
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How Can I Learn to Repent Sincerely in Confession?
The Christian’s task is not to observe rules, but to be in constant prayerful union with God. Given our weakness, this means self-reproach. Not in despair and self-scourging, but in self-reproach – that is, in the realization and recognition of our sinfulness with simultaneous faith in God’s mercy. That is, in the condition expressed in
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The Most Confessed Sin…
A brother at Scetis committed a fault. A council was called to which Abba Moses was invited, but he refused to go to it. Then the priest sent someone to say to him. “Come, everyone is waiting for you.” So he got up and went. He took a leaking jug, filled it with water and
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