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Held and Cast Down
The man who lives in God walks without fear “I am with him in affliction, and I will rescue him.” There is a way of living that still calculates, still guards, still arranges life as though everything depends on vigilance and control. It calls this prudence. It calls this responsibility. But beneath it there is fear. A quiet trembling that believes the world rests on its own fragile management. Isaac tears this away. He shows a world that does not stand by our care, but by th
Father Charbel Abernethy
2 days ago3 min read
The Name
A Word That Burns the Heart “The Name of the Son of God is great and boundless, and it upholds the whole universe.” — Hermas A brother came to the cell of the elder and said: “Abba, teach me how to pray.” The elder said: “Say: Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me.” The brother said, “Only this?” The elder replied: “Only this.” The brother said, “But my mind runs everywhere.” The elder said: “Then let it run. You remain with the Name.” The brother said, “Sometimes the words fee
Father Charbel Abernethy
3 days ago2 min read
Hope That Burns Away the World
On the hope that is born when a man finally believes the Gospel “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 St. Isaac places hope after the first labor of virtue for a reason. A man must first discover that his virtues cannot save him. He fasts. He keeps vigil. He disciplines the body. He restrains the passions. He learns obedience to the commandments. Yet even after these labors something remains uncertain
Father Charbel Abernethy
Mar 42 min read
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