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THE EARTHQUAKE OF THE MONK
Repentance as the Rupture That Makes Room for the New Creation “Repentance is not a moral correction but an ontological event.” — Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou ⸻ I. The Earthquake Is Not an Image. It Is a Death. Archimandrite Zacharias writes: “Monasticism is an earthquake. It shakes the very foundations of fallen human existence and makes room for the new creation.” He does not mean emotion. He does not mean enthusiasm. He does not mean intensity of religious feeling. He
Father Charbel Abernethy
14 hours ago8 min read
The Ascetic in an Age of War
On the refusal to let hatred enter the heart “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52 The world is loud with the language of justification. Every nation speaks of necessity. Every army speaks of defense. Every leader speaks of protection. Violence is wrapped in reason. Blood is explained. Fear becomes policy. Men argue about borders, history, rights, security. Each side believes itself correct. Each side invokes
Father Charbel Abernethy
4 days ago3 min read
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