Meditation – St. Dumitru Romanian Orthodox Monastery

Exertion and Humility

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Post published:September 30, 2022
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In the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, we heard the Parable of the Sower (cf. Luke 8.5-15). Additionally, since we also commemorated the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council, we…

Salvation from the serpent

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Post published:September 30, 2022
Post category:Icon from Within (Sept./Oct. ’22)

Crucifixion of the Lord, Stavronikita Monastery, Mount Athos The Gospel passage on the Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross is from Saint John and it recounts a portion of…

Walking on water

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Post published:July 31, 2022
Post category:Icon from Within (Jul./Aug. ’22)

In the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, we heard the Gospel reading in which our Lord walks on water and calms the storm. This reading shows us an image of Who…