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@BETH..._...2 жыл бұрын
Simply saying thank you doesn't fully convey the gratitude I have for these videos ... May God continue to bless you and your community.
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, dear Beth - thank you for your blessing and thank you for your kindness. May Christ lead us all into His eternal Joy.
@brentgarner31432 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@danrocky2553 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely ☦️✝️
@cicerogsuphoesdown7723 Жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie. When you said ‘no. No. No. No’ I teared up
@OurLadysTheology Жыл бұрын
Christ is Merciful. Jesus Christ Son of God, have mercy on us sinners. To abandon ourselves but persevere for Christ is true humility. Jesus calles us by our names not by our shame and sin.
@rdpelt2 жыл бұрын
This was my feelings 3 years ago. I was a Satanist for 10 years before finding Holy Orthodoxy. I was lost in despair and felt like I had fallen to far for Christ to save me. But after I attended a Divine Liturgy for the first time I realized that not only could Christ save me but that he still loved me in his infinite mercy.
@Juniperwren772 жыл бұрын
I am reminded of a saying which has absolutely carried me for years and years- “There is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still.” Corrie ten Boom
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
That is very beautiful, dear Jen. Thank you for sharing that with us all.
@loverlei792 жыл бұрын
To the man who wrote the letter: At the depths of my despair and sin, I cried out to the Lord to save me from myself. The journey was painful, but God heard my prayer and brought me to himself through death itself. God never gives up on us, ever. To Father: Thank you so much for answering this man's letter. Hope and Love is needed most in this world right now. May God grant you and your monestary Many Many Years!
@franciscafazzo34602 жыл бұрын
I too need salvation from self and despair from uncleanness waywardness Independence I am getting overwhelmed again I beseech and prayers of the saints and priority in my confusion to son of God incarnate
@loverlei792 жыл бұрын
@@franciscafazzo3460 Be patient with the Lord. He will deliver you my Brother.
@carolineshenouda8453 Жыл бұрын
Beyond thankful for this message. I have been dealing with condemnation for months now. Thank you Father and thank you Lord for allowing me to watch this video today. A weight has been lifted off. God bless you all in Jesus name 🙏
@radumiller91098 ай бұрын
Bless father ! This teaching clip is by far one of the most uplifting ,inspiring , and much more,even Godly sermon I've heard from you,so far.Thank you, and please forgive me, father !
@Kmg_242 жыл бұрын
I've struggled with this despondency for quite a few years, Father. I pray that by the grace of God, in his good time, that I shall become a faithful servant to Christ; always seeking him before anything else.
@Ricky-es9vg Жыл бұрын
Your videos really touch my heart, thank you so much Father. I am a former Seventh Day Adventist that by the Grace of God have found the Orthodox church .
@one4thebigguy Жыл бұрын
My spiritual Father has postponed absolution from me for 8 days because of the habitual nature of my sin. I am appalled at myself over my sins against our Lord. Iv had this thought that all is lost. Thank you for the video. Please pray for me.
@despairknot2 жыл бұрын
"You may be certain that as long as someone is in hell, Christ will remain there with him." I encourage anyone who has these thoughts or feelings to read Saint Sophrony Sakharov and also his works on Saint Silouan and the works of Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou. I had depression from the time I was 13 until I was in my forties. God gas healed me of that, all of the nihilism and much of the selfishness (there's still more hubris in me too be sure.) Fr. Seraphim has helped me in that, and if you Google for a thesis on the Anthropolgy of Saint Sophrony from Dunham university, you can read what Fr. Aldea has done on the topic too. I can't begin to tell you how much thanks I have for God putting you into my life Fr. Aldea, and I will be praying for all of these dear ones to be healed of the pain of despair. I will be continuing to pray for your monastery as well. ♥️
@jfshotgun13294 ай бұрын
Thank you. May God have mercy on our souls and may we forever strive to come to him. May God bless and keep you.
@CenterPorchNP3 ай бұрын
Fr. You will are a saint here. A wisdom that comes, seemingly beyond your years.
@patriciagray4842 жыл бұрын
Because of the Word of God you speak, I have found Celtic Orthodoxy and now, after 46 years as a Christian Hermit Solitary, I am now a dedicate studying Celtic Orthodoxy and pray The Lord blesses me...
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
May Christ bless you, dear Patricia. May He enlighten and lead you to His Truth.
@patriciagray4842 жыл бұрын
@@mullmonastery thank you. By God's grace I am now praying Jesus Prayer. Loving Celtic Orthodoxy but will be a miracle if I get to a Church as I live 20+ miles from any town. Can not drive and live on hermitage. Though I am truly blessed with tiny chapel. My vows and consecration 46 years ago in Catholic church. But have left because so much heresy... Just finding Orthodoxy has been a mighty blessing. I have all hope He will guide me
@jovanblom77422 жыл бұрын
@@patriciagray484 Patricia, heresy doesn't make the Church wrong - it just makes the heretics wrong.
@mrsnkg7904 Жыл бұрын
@@patriciagray484 Praying for you dear Sister in Christ. 🙏💖🇦🇺
@serjicus Жыл бұрын
This sounds like me. Was a hermit, an accident happened, and here I am months later, fighting for my life in 2023, and God suggested these videos to me. I believe I have Irish or Scottish blood and think it would be cool to live in a monastery. I feel like my time is up now though. I wish I had seen these videos earlier. Can I ask for your prayers? I will pray for you as well.
@braveheart9236 Жыл бұрын
There is no limit to God’s love. This I know. God bless xox
@dirk1998 Жыл бұрын
Thank you father, these past few weeks have felt like a struggle with myself. I get overwhelmed with despondency, but just when I think I've fallen to many times or to low it seems that God delivers a message to tell me to keep striving.
@craigculwell91772 жыл бұрын
☦️ 🫖 Saint Sophrony of Essex, pray to God for us! 🌍🕊️😌❤️🩹🇬🇧🕯️.... Lord, have mercy.
@cynthiacynthia1046 Жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful to God for you! So grateful! Thank you for loving Him first!🙏♥️🙏
@jovanblom77422 жыл бұрын
This is why we've missed you, father...
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
May God bless you for your kindness, dear Jovan. That is so encouraging to hear.
@raydamoiseau Жыл бұрын
I thanks the LORD everyday for putting you in my troubled time...
@danielgr.61972 жыл бұрын
This is dearly needed, thank you kindly, Father.
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Glory be to God, dear Daniel. I pray that the work we do at the Monastery brings some hope, some light into this world. That is all we can all hope for. May we all be blessed, dear one.
@Giorgio8006 Жыл бұрын
I keep listening to your videos. It clears my mind and heart.
@user-qn6qo4ei5o Жыл бұрын
I try to never loose sight of Christ.
@thirsty_dog_4_god4842 жыл бұрын
(Beware the dragon, brother.) Thank you for sharing your faith for it has blessed me. I pray for many blessings and protection for you and your monastery. May Jesus Christ protect you and bring peace to you. ❤❤❤
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
May we all be blessed, dear one. Thank you for your kind words and for the encouragement they give us.
@motherpedar3592 Жыл бұрын
Mercy of your teaching, God help me to forgive my sister that always put me down and brother and his family
@sophiamac91002 жыл бұрын
*"Keep hoping, for God will save you."* Thank you Father Seraphim.
@ChaplainJoshua Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, father. Thank you dearly. I am undergoing the conversion to the Orthodox faith. These talks have helped the despair in my soul. Christ be praised
@franciscafazzo34602 жыл бұрын
I went from Joy to doing something I couldn't imagine doing it create a great chaos in my soul and the feeling of dissociation from everybody who I wanted to live live within the incarnate Christ please again pray if you read this in Christ restores me by the body of his flesh through death so I can say body of Christ body Christ have mercy on me
@TessLowe2 жыл бұрын
I am so delighted you have started offering these videos again. They are precious gifts full of wisdom. Listening to you is like reading the sayings of the desert fathers. There is such authenticity and deep understanding in all you say, and so clearly rooted in close relationship with God. May you be blessed in all your times of prayer.
@emanuelbecheru5609 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@ramymassoud7740 Жыл бұрын
God bless you and the world 🌍
@alimontes93212 жыл бұрын
Just last night I was reading from the DIVANI SHAMSI TABRIZ ( something about the Teachings of Rumi) ... It says..."The man of God is a treasure in a ruin"..not to be pesimistic but aware of our condition in this world. I am catholic and write to you from the US/MEXICO border. Thank You for coming back to us. God brought me to you during the pandemic. Blessings for the Mull Monastery!
@triscat2 жыл бұрын
Possibly the most powerful message you have placed on your channel, dear Fr. Seraphim. For those of us who know, or have known, the utter desolation of addiction, your thoughts and words in this matter are a great light. Continued blessings and may God, the Great Lover of all mankind, be merciful to each one of us.
@br.anthonyhamilton22862 жыл бұрын
I can relate to that letter. The Evil One suggested that God has certainly given up on me. That I had exhausted His Forgiveness and Mercy. That to continue with this journey will Only lead to my Destruction. I cried out, for All of Heaven to come to my aid! My Guardian Angel told me to Sit Still and to Silence my Thoughts. I then began to recite my Rosary and Peace was restored. I “Felt” this Utter and Complete Love, this Love overwhelmed me, and I began to Cry. Tears of absolute Joy. To look at who and what I am in the Eyes of God, could have driven me to Despair, but No, I was Assured of God’s Love and Mercy!
@rameau11242 жыл бұрын
The best, and most encouraging, news on the internet..! 🙏
@mariastenner4831 Жыл бұрын
I need to hear that message. Thank you, Father!!
@tomy8339 Жыл бұрын
"Keep imploring that good brain that comes from time to time..... " 🤣 Occasionally it appears in my case. 😵💫 But in all seriousness, an excellent and inspiring message. I got a lot from it.
@stylist628 ай бұрын
Thank you For these words father🥲🙏🙏I am on the right path 🙏I can’t tell you how much hope you are giving me, exactly how it is 2 brains It’s like living in a war, ridiculed rejected slandered thieves🙏🌺
@jhenfresh2 жыл бұрын
I'm grateful Father, that I found your channel 2 years ago. You help me so much and still do. Your words are like medicine. God bless u always.
@wboobear72 жыл бұрын
Thank you father. This was much needed to hear today
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Glory be to God, dear one. It is a great joy to know that something we do at the Monastery can help you even for a short while. May we all be blessed.
@brecruz4832 Жыл бұрын
I watch you everyday! It’s an inspiration to listen to!
@ReformedR2 жыл бұрын
Needed to hear this. Even though I've been a protestant for a long time I've questioned their methods of engagement with the spiritual states you brought up. They just tell us that Christians have peace and never fail never fall and theirs no real serious attention paid to how easy it is to fall into lust and many other sins. Thank you for the upload man, I wish I could attend your church but maybe I'll become Eastern orthodox
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness and the encouragement it gives us, dear one. Don't do anything sudden, but do listen to the voice of Christ in your heart. Ask all the questions that trouble you, look for answers and - above all - listen to that voice in your heart. It will lead you where Christ wants you to be; the sign is that it will bring you deep peace (not lack of temptations, but a sense of deeply rooted peace through them all)
@glendamcgee17792 жыл бұрын
"methods of engagement" That nails what I have felt, ie NOT engaged until I found Orthodoxy - I am unable to get to an Orthodox Church, I wish I could be baptized.
@BMC8673 ай бұрын
This is really great.
@emmap1159 Жыл бұрын
Father, this makes total sense. You are a blessing. ❤
@californiactually2 жыл бұрын
Fr. Thank you for always reminding me to return to Christ and seek union with Him. Humans say so many “things” about religion that can derail the mind at times. Appreciate you as always. May God bless you and the sisters and brothers. -Evan
@nickcef2 жыл бұрын
A trap that I sometimes used to fall into when I gave in to sin was to believe that I was not worthy of God's mercy--that I didn't deserve to be forgiven and had to severely punish myself. It took me years to distance myself from that way of thinking, but thank you so very much for enlightening us all on the realities of God's unconditional love.
@irene1234 Жыл бұрын
What helped you get over it?
@theoddestautist Жыл бұрын
@@irene1234 I would also like to know
@frankcasey295 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@rolandtoth-lormann8381 Жыл бұрын
You have power man. Thanks for the teaching.
@cindyray3379 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really needed to hear that message!
@paulthompson43329 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this. I have fallen so often, and have often wondered if I've just gone too far, that I have messed up too many times, that I am a hopeless, lost cause. This was an important video for me Christ is Lord
@wisdomoftheearlychristians20372 жыл бұрын
Thank you Farher Seraphim!!! These are such deep words and so true! I ,many years ago when I was young, lived a life of deep physical sin/passions that despite everything, I couldn't break, no matter how hard I tried. But I prayed for others: God, help them. Give them the blessing that I don't have and don't deserve. And you are right. That saved me. Because Even with all of my sin, I kept my faith. And thank God! How I would be getting through this trial without it; well, I just wouldn't. I'd be suicidal, that's all. Now, decades later, although I am only in my 50s, the Lord has me in the wilderness. I do not have cancer. In many ways that is easier to fight. Because they tell you what stage you are at. My illness has no stages, changes from day to day, and because of my heart, even if the treatment works, I have no guarantee of not dying tonight or tomorrow. God is slowly untying every string attaching me to the material world, yet at the same time, I must live each day and get through it, interact with my family, etc. My illness changes daily. When I woke last Thursday, I realized I couldn't walk. Why am I writing all of this in the comments? For a few reasons: I'm dying, and the things I have learned and that the Lord had shown me here in the wilderness may be of benefit to those reading this, and to let others know what the devil's biggest weapon is ( because I have been shown that), and to give the writer of the letter hope. And a reminder that your salvation isn't coming from your efforts, but from grace and faith. First, there is a reason God didn't say, clean all of the sin out of your life, and then I will find you acceptable and you will be saved. ( all other religions are based on works). If we could do it; if it were even possible, Jesus would not have needed to come and live a perfect life, and be our righteousness. Your righteousness will never come from you. Even if you were able to live what " you would consider " a sin free life, you would be just as guilty in the eyes of God. Perhaps, it would Even be worse. Then, you would be less humble, maybe even proud, like the Pharisees, and that would be worse. Because you can't do it alone..ever. and if you get to the point where you think you can, or are, you are delusional, lol. When you are fighting great sin or temptation, ( or succumbing), don't focus on the sin. Focus on Christ. ( when I am weak, then I am strong, right?) Your ability to fight it, will not come from yourself, but from him. In order to sin, your thoughts must be focused on the sin, right? You aren't going to be committing adultery or having sex, while you're thinking about soccer or baseball. So, don't focus on the sin, and fighting the sin in your own strength, you can't anyway. Focus on Christ. If you fall, repent, and then REFOCUS on Christ. Second, I was shown the devil's biggest weapon. One word: DESPAIR!!!!! Think about it. Peter denied Christ 3 times! Yet, God went on to use him greatly. Saul was killing Christians and thinking he was doing God's work. God humbled him, turned him into Paul, and made him the apostle to the Gentiles. Judas, however, gave into DESPAIR. He committed suicide. This is the devil's whole desire. To put thoughts in your head that you are too far gone, that you will never be able to live as sinfree as other people, that God will give up on you. And get you to DESPAIR. No matter your level of sin, whether you are committing fornication, or a devout church member checking every box and convinced you are living a sinfree life, we are all in the same category. Sinners saved by grace. Period. Don't give into despair ever. Realize, just like Father Seraphim gave in a talk last year, the devil is putting thoughts in your head, and remember what he said; 1) is this my thought? 2) do I want this thought?. NO AND NO!! Focus on Christ when these thoughts come. As someone who spends 20 hours a day laying in bed,dying, alone with my thoughts, believe me when I tell you it is VERY easy to succumb to the devil reminding me of my life of sin. It is easy for me to realize that if I had lived differently, I would be like one of those " inspirational " Facebook posts, where the dying person's room is filled with visitors, messages, balloons, flowers, and viral messages from all over the world. That ,however, is not my life. Outside of home nurses, I have 2 people, my husband and sister, who check on me. If I were to rate my value to God based on my approval level with the world, you can see, I would not score too high would I? A lot of this is because of my chronic illness, I was disabled, and already taken out of the world before the pandemic hit. Then, when this catastrophic illness hit, the world had already forgotten about me. But I am not complaining or in self pity. There is great treasure to be found in the wilderness. This, I think, is why God sends people there. Right now, alone in the wilderness, just me and God, it is easier to hear Him. No distractions, and He can use me for intercessory prayer, and I am seeing Him do great miracles!!!!! So, be of good cheer. Remember to put on the whole armor of God every morning. Focus on him, not your sin. Listen to no lies of the devil, and DO NOT DESPAIR. And God willing, may Revelation 14:13 apply to me: And I heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them". God bless you Father Seraphim, and my brothers and sisters. Forgive me the length of this, but I may not be here tomorrow. Stay in prayer 🙏
@irene1234 Жыл бұрын
Your message hit very close to home for me. Thank you.
@mrsnkg7904 Жыл бұрын
Dear WOTEC. (May I ask for your name so that I can pray for you?). God bless your struggles in your little "hermitage". Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏💖🇦🇺
@htttppppp2 жыл бұрын
I have a confession to make. I had this thought after so many years of struggle with my melancholic nature which is hereditary so I can't cancel it completely. The thought goes like this "Thank you God for bringingme from non-being into being". I am not sure what this thought means in it's entirety and it seems very deep and therefore not from me obviously. But I remember it throughout my day and it helps. Thank you Father for your encouragement because we need it.
@KINGOFGLORY-402 жыл бұрын
Through the prayers of our Holy Father's ☦️ LORD JESUS CHRIST OUR GOD have mercy on us and save us Amen.
@YeshuaLives777310 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video brother,
@leniachristine57752 жыл бұрын
Timely video Fr., we are grateful to God for your wisdom. I've always had trouble fasting, but yesterday it seemed especially difficult. I couldn't take it any longer and argued with God about why He had abandoned me and why I was working so hard on my own. I had gone for a Holy hour, but I stayed for another hour or two because I was meditating on the way of the cross, which was the most profound of all of my meditations on the subject. However, as I was going through the stations, I kept getting urges to leave the adoration chapel and felt as though I was being dragged out, but I persisted and finished the stations. The rest of the day wasn't any better, but at about 6:30 o'clock I knelt beside my bed and sincerely questioned God, and all of a sudden I felt better, and my fasting came to an end with a grateful and joyful heart. I'm really grateful that you were able to process the Father. Your Ugandan RC follower.
@Creatura762 жыл бұрын
Deart Father, is it possible to have a video about laziness? Spiritual laziness? Thank you and Thank God for all
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
I'll pray about that, dear Emiliano, although it would feel wrong for me to talk about laziness when I am lazier than everyone else. On the other hand, this offers me a great deal of experience to contemplate. Be blessed, dear one.
@kylox6940 Жыл бұрын
@@mullmonastery I love you, thank you for being humble
@ClaireMcardle-so2qm9 ай бұрын
May god have mercy on me im so lost and deep in sin forgive me farther❤❤❤❤😢😢
@MichaelMSwart2 жыл бұрын
Fr. Seraphim, thank you. As a young man trying to navigate this world, I am blessed to have come across your videos. May Christ bless you. Greetings from South Africa.
@jagodowypryzmat2 жыл бұрын
That is so beautiful... Thank you for these words :) God bless you All, dear ones :)
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, dear one. Thank you for your kindness and thank you for your blessing. May we all be embraced by Christ's love.
@LukeStultz2 жыл бұрын
I second what Fr. Seraphim stated. I might also add that there is continual hope in God - Think about the Trisagion prayer: Oh Heavenly King, Comforter, The Spirit of Truth, Who is everywhere present and fills all things. Find strength in the truth that God is everywhere and the beauty that occurs through him.
@michaelleeper45202 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I also feel like this many times.
@julie-u2y2 жыл бұрын
Amen Father🙏🕊🇭🇺☦️🇺🇸✝️thank you for that important lesson⭐️I am worth of the Love for God I never will give up on my Faith and His Love🔥❤️🔥
@ageovquarrel88402 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father your videos are so inspiring and uplifting ❤️ I adore your gentle voice and feel your love. Thank you, Thank you 😊
@Prinsendam Жыл бұрын
❤️ Dear father this really makes sense to me unfortunately but I don’t want to loose my Lord 😔
@joshuawebb5891 Жыл бұрын
Good evening, Father. Recently I was diagnosed with a rather rare illness called Cowden Syndrome. The doctors actually referred to it as a "defect" rather than an illness. Essentially, in my DNA, the gene that suppresses the growth of tumors is missing. Needless to say, this is very important to stay on top of; and I will. It really ate away at me, that how could a loving God, write a potentially deadly defect into me. I gave into the despondency, and it lead me to a very unhealthy place. I stopped going to liturgy, praying, fasting, and all the bad habits slowly came back. However, God is good, and my parish priest is guiding me thru it slowly. The day I finally went back for confession was the day before St.Nicholas Day, my patron saint. I did not know it was until after my confession. It is like I was being told everything is going to be okay.
@craeddock2 жыл бұрын
Fools for Christ would know no mercy otherwise.
@marcusslavenas57782 жыл бұрын
Dear Father. I missed you and I’m so glad that you are back. God bless. Marcus.
@briangilley509310 ай бұрын
Well one thing is obvious about repeated sin, it definitely causes you to seek Jesus more. As compared to one who has settled feeling that his life is good enough! I raised myself and have always gone my own way, I stay out of trouble yet I enjoy getting away with bad things. The worst part is I find myself doing it with Jesus too. It's part of the way I was raised. It breaks my heart when I see myself doing it. 💔
@Didina.Claudia2 жыл бұрын
Of parinte,CE bine spuneti 🙏🙏🙏 va inteleg perfect! Maica Domnului sa va binecuvinteze cu toata obstea 🙏🙏🙏
@TheLorraineclelland10 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@glendamcgee17792 жыл бұрын
"Don't define yourself by your sin - define yourself through the image of God."
@kadmii2 жыл бұрын
God is with us, even when we fear we should be abandoned
@annasnipes43062 жыл бұрын
I am crying as I watch this again and again. Thank you for this message.
@franciscafazzo34602 жыл бұрын
Please pray for me to be delivered from the domain of torment and deep restlessness and pressure of body and soul
@jovanblom77422 жыл бұрын
I'm praying for you, Francis
@fredj.w.43452 жыл бұрын
Amen ! thank you
@ritakevorkian26492 жыл бұрын
Thank you Father for your love and prayers for us .please remember me in your prayers 🙏
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
May Christ remember you, dear one. May He remember you now and in eternity. May you be His servant here and in His Kingdom.
@ritakevorkian26492 жыл бұрын
@@mullmonastery thank you🙏💗
@halabouabs61662 жыл бұрын
You’re right about success Father It’s not a criteria of God’s love or presence ❤
@jag95632 жыл бұрын
Dear Father Seraphim, what a joy to find you back again on your posts and sharing your wisdom and experience in your inimitable warm and compassionate way. I have missed you so very much over these past 2 years and have prayed hard for you in case you were sick again. Thank you so much for reconnecting and for updating us on the blessings God has poured out upon your growing community. May abundant Blessings continue to enrich all at Mull Monastery & in turn those who are helped so much by your shared wisdom, advice, spirituality and your personal warmth and love for your 'dear ones'. Your own humility also provides us with a deep personal pattern to emulate in our lives as we struggle each moment to draw closer & closer to Christ and to learn from His all embracing love and mercy how to love those around us. I am writing from my room/ cell in a Care facility in Dunedin nz. We have another round of Covid in the country at the moment. Tis now 2 am Sunday & time I tried to get to sleep! Be assured of my continued prayers for you & all your community. And please pray for me a sinner. Blessings.
@agnieszkastetner55752 жыл бұрын
That's solid food thank you Father
@gordon2007862 жыл бұрын
thank you for such timely words father
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Glory be to God, dear Dorian. Be blessed, be blessed to the core of your being.
@JIM-fj2dy2 жыл бұрын
Father thank you. You are a light a beacon in this dark world we live in. Your videos and advice are an inspiration to all. May God Bless you and grant you many years.
@youniahawel86082 жыл бұрын
Beautiful awesome explanation as always thank you may God bless you always
@mullmonastery2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your blessing, dear Younia. May Christ keep all of us under His protection.
@craigculwell91772 жыл бұрын
faith hope love ❤️🩹 ~ grace & peace to you! 🎶 pray the Psalter, call upon the saints⚜️
@vitkhail13882 жыл бұрын
I’m longing to have spiritual father like this. To sit with and talk about all these questions of faith…
@brentgarner31432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking, telling the truth in love, most helpful . My prayers for you and everyone at Mull Monastery many years Heavenly Father bless everyone Glory to God
@franciscafazzo34602 жыл бұрын
I do want to thank you even though I'm straight a month or so ago you met you said something I repeated in prayer no matter what I felt or said or done even enjoy your total confusion which is Lord resurrect me Lord live in me Lord Jesus son of God have mercy upon me a sinner resume you getting me a right spirit this is so
@mkeenan19552 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those words, Father. Yes, pray for others.
@Subeffulgent2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making videos again! I like the background too. I think that one and when you're outside by the trees with the icons are my favorite backgrounds for videos.
@laurasimmons7098 Жыл бұрын
Your teaching has lifted me up tremendously, thank you so much. I have a question in regards to praying for those around us who are not Christian. Can we ask God to forgive their sins, and pray as we do for our Christian brothers and sisters? I feel called to pray for others to be led to Christ, and I am not sure if there are other ways I can pray for them.
@colinamey7437Ай бұрын
❤ when you realise that much of the bible was written by murderers and adulterers whom God took and transformed, you think.. wow, such grace and mercy, to sinners! Moses, david, paul, all became leaders, God never rejected them
@benrositas8068 Жыл бұрын
This video is _golden_! Of especial importance is when you urge us to pray for others when we feel we can no longer pray for ourselves. I have done this, and am doing this now, and let me tell you all: _it works_! And I would like to add something... I won't go into details as to how I learned this, but demons feed off of our sins. But just as you (I hope!) don't eat in your bathroom, demons don't crap where they feed. They go elsewhere to do greater harm to someone else. I never prayed harder for my enemies when I applied that lesson to my prayer for them: that through my sins, they become worse people and thereby my enemies and who knows who else's. It is _so_ much easier and genuine to implore from God, "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do", when you accept your part in their disgraceful behavior. ALWAYS remember... Because of the sins of two, we all gained the potential to do the worst sins. So pray for your enemies and beg God for the strength to refrain from sin, that the Souls of your enemies may have rest, by which they may come back to Him!
@vincenthogan4412 жыл бұрын
Thank you my brother in Christ, you lift up our hearts.