The Image and Likeness of God in Man, Part 1
A continuation of readings from the second volume of the Collected Works of St Ignatius (Brianchaninov), "The Refuge."
The Fear of God and the Love for God, Part 5
A continuation of readings from the second volume of the Collected Works of St Ignatius (Brianchaninov), "The Refuge."
The Fear of God and the Love for God, Part 4
A continuation of readings from the second volume of the Collected Works of St Ignatius (Brianchaninov), "The Refuge."
The Fear of God and the Love for God, Part 3
A continuation of readings from the second volume of the Collected Works of St Ignatius (Brianchaninov), "The Refuge."
The Fear of God and the Love for God, Part 2
"Whoever does not sustain the gifts of Baptism, by living a life according to the commandments, loses everything he acquired." - St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
The Fear of God and the Love for God, Part 1
"One cannot love God except with a heart purified and sanctified by divine grace." - St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis (Conclusion)
“A great mercy I ask—do not bury me in Egypt. Let me lie with my fathers! Bear me out of Egypt and bury me in their tomb.”
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 6
"Whosoever immerses himself often in contemplation of the Biblical accounts will inevitably sense within his soul an extraordinary, strange impression." - St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 5
"I am your brother, whom you sold. Do not sorrow that you sold me . . . Let this not worry you or torture you! God, Who provides for your salvation, led me here."
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 4
"Wise, virtuous Joseph! He decided to delay revealing himself to his brothers to another time. What self-control this great soul had!"
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 3
"To see our sins: that is the safest kind of vision! 'A contrite and humble heart God shall not despise.' " - St Ignatius Brianchaninov
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 2
"To see our sins: that is the safest kind of vision! 'A contrite and humble heart God shall not despise.' " - St Ignatius Brianchaninov
Joseph: An Edifying Story Taken from the Book of Genesis, Part 1
"God always saves those who run to Him with simplicity and faith." - St Ignatius (Brianchaninov)
Many are Called, but Few are Chosen
Sermon by Reader Nicholas Kotar on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (Dec. 11/24, 2017)
Laying the Groundwork for the Salvation of Mankind
In light of the upcoming Sunday of the Forefathers, we offer this reflection on three Old Testament figures who prefigured and prophecied the coming Messiah, while preparing Israel for his coming: The righteous Abraham, the prophets Moses and Elijah.