Why Sin Gets Worse After We Find Christ (w/ Fr. Seraphim Aldea)

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Why Sin Gets Worse After We Find Christ (w/ Fr. Seraphim Aldea)
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[@jamiebursic]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@dannyhernandez3893]

Short but powerful prayer

[@Truth_SeekR]

I ran cuz demons started attacking me. Most horrifying events in my life. So I ran back to alcoholism and meth for years. Eventually I thought the whole ordeal was a mental health crisis. But I started calling on Jesus again more and more and I finally ended up being baptized after almost dying time after time. I sober now 8 months. The silence almost gives me panic Attacks

[@Surelyserious1]

It’s been a few years since becoming orthodox. I started to notice that I was resisting praying. I couldn’t figure out why but I recently met a Baptist pastor and he started to convince me that orthodoxy was crushing how special I am and how I am a godly woman and he flattered me. I felt that familiar pride I used to live on. I missed being special and above others. I knew it was pride and then this video helped me so much to make sense of what has happened and why I have experienced all of this. Thank you so much. This was for me!

[@kentwood9821]

That is a very brave insight to have!

[@tryingbutfailing]

I am a Baptist. I don't know anything, so I just try to read the Bible and do the best I can. I don't see how Baptists or Orthodox are unbiblical. They are probably just different regional styles built on the culture around them. We believe in full immersion baptism, don't like dancing, etc. I just don't understand Catholicism. They do a lot of unbiblical things, but at least they follow Jesus. Maybe their religion is a product of regional development as well, as Greco-Roman influence couldn't help but to be a part of it. I think we should all accept Jesus, proclaim Him as God in the flesh who died for our sins and resurrected, repent and confess our sins, and turn from them. This is Biblical. Also, the Great Commission is to spread the gospel. As long as you believe these things, the choice of church is up to you. I always felt like we should take joy in being brothers and sisters in Christ, and while we should, there are some religions here in the US who are partaking in evil doctrines that are unbiblical. Sorry about your Baptist minister. You are probably good looking and he was being inappropriate. Sounds like it. Anyway, just want you to know that Baptists are to hold the word of God above all authority. I feel like we are the same in this, with regional styles that are only different but not heretical. God bless and keep you.

[@gogislav2012]

Catholics and Orthodox are the most discouraging churches existing, they will just left linger to your problems and sins. Evangelical churches at least really want to give you encouragement to go to church, never felt that from RC friends. Yes, maybe is not genuine beliefs as someone would tell for evangelism, but anyhow not all are have time to go into vigorously and deep studies of RC and Orthodox, some believers just wanna have a bit of good Christian family.

[@brentlunger9738]

This is a wonderful insight. Thank you. A Protestant song dovetails perfectly with your beautiful message: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.

[@guybuddyman838]

neat

[@malletandchisel5154]

Merit is the antidote to grace. Success is the antidote to surrender. Work is the antidote to rest. Seek grace,seek to surrender, seek to rest. Seek all things in Christ.

[@adacrespin3005]

Thank you!!!

[@nicolasfliedl1009]

I'm joining the orthodox church near me after letting Jesus into my heart 1 year ago, and starting to go all in since this year. I hope to get baptised soon. Pray for me please to not loose my faith. God is great and prayer works, he helped me out of my Pornographie addiction and has teached me so many things, and I have still a lot to learn. Blessed be all of you.

[@_Pia12]

“… we live like mushrooms in the darkness of the world… as soon as the light of Christ shines upon us all the sin, all the stains, all the dirt that is staining our souls becomes increasingly visible.” ~ Fr Seraphim 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@againstalladsgames]

Jesus promised eternal life not a bed of roses. He knows it’s not in you. Only through Him can we persevere. Life is a character building exam. You on your own will never pass. Only through the grace of Jesus are we given a passing score.

[@tomkrunes7289]

thank you for your beautiful wisdom brother .. much Love

[@zheanp4783]

Thank you so much Fr. Seraphim Aldea. God bless you and the Ancient Faith Ministries. Christos anesti, alithos anesti!

[@davefigthe3rd]

God gives us the ability to see the sin in others. This is so that we are moved to compassion and prayer, not to judgement.

[@7.62x63mm]

Thank you, Father.

[@cathylozano9404]

Lord Jesus Christ son of the Living God Have Mercy on Me a Sinner!

[@MY90TRI7]

Amen

[@brunotolic871]

Thank you…because I knew it was something like that. Don’t know how but I knew. Now I have a confirmation. Now I know why does it hurt so much when He is near me, when it hurts the most, He is right in front of my heart. I just hope I’ll find the way and courage to let Him inside.

[@ranimungcal]

Amen!!!what you said are very true in me and each day we are so so greatful for the now that He's giving us by His patience and by the richness of His mercies they are new every morning all the glory belongs to our God almighty!

[@auswamis]

Sirach, Ecclesiasticus, "My child, if you aspire to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal."

[@rebekah7635]

This is such a hard insight to accept. Because I do miss being successful in worldly terms. It’s hard to give that up and straight up serve others.

[@maxguita12]

I’m still a catechumrn, and already going through all of this insanity.

[@francescoantonio2355]

Me too my friend, my prayers are with you ☦️

[@docrofo2573]

Same here. Me, my wife, and three kids are there with you. God bless you and be with you. ☦️

[@HerogateEXE86]

I am as well being attacked by The evil one as catahuman Please pray for us ☦️🙏

[@HerogateEXE86]

And God Be with all of You ☦️

[@shaunperez3781]

Same same brother

[@user-bm6pf8ql9b]

Thank you father.ΧΡΙΣΤΌΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ.ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ Ο ΚΥΡΙΟΣ. Greetings from Greece.

[@s.d.berquist6866]

A hard word. Necessary. I thank God.

[@jackieann5494]

Lord Jesus Christ. Son of God Have Mercy on me a sinner

[@TakeTheRide]

It only feels like it gets worse because you haven't changed yet. If you truly become a believer in scriptures, in the commandments, that will change you and you will stop the sin that you know is wrong. May YHWH change your heart.

[@IAMFISH92]

Amen.

[@eleonorarugby7699]

God bless Fr Seraphim for these edifying words, so nurturing for my soul! Hristos a inviat!

[@Carmen.2001]

I often look at many states of this world, as well as seeing how sinful many people are. And I just, my heart hurts that that is such a heart piercing reality. That people are living gleefully, with such a lack of humility, compassion, kindness, and humanity. I pray to the Lord to have mercy on us all

[@esoteric.breadcrumbs.]

😭well this message found me in Gods perfect timing. Thank you

[@jacklyons6502]

Please pray for me brothers. I was very vain and misguided in my fast and have over indulged since Easter and have turned away from him. I don’t know if it was exhaustion, but I chose to sin even after all the temporal graces were being dumped on me. I went to confession recently and fell again. I thought I was done with this. I’m very sad and afraid.

[@BlakebyDesign]

Dear Brother or Sister, it isthe demons knocking you down and then laughing and mocking you as they’ve caused you to focus on your failures, sadness, and fears -pulling your attention away from Christ. The Lord loves you. Get back up dear beloved. His Divine Grace is nothing the demons understand. We cannot fully understand such Grace either. Just as the prodigal son came home to his father’s embrace after years of sin. So too will you find the Lord’s embrace again should you turn and repent and cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you. Our sin is ever before us. Let it not drive us away from Christ but drive us ever nearer. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.🙏

[@0i0l0o]

When you say that you were very vain and misguided in your fast, what do you mean? Regarding reaction of over-indulgence since Easter, it is expected. I've seen that many times. But it gets better in time, little by little, if we persevere.

[@goodbonezz1289]

As long as we are in these fleshly bodies, we will never be perfect. Every minute of every day is a literal battle. Keep fighting. Learn what the armor of God is. Ephesians 6..the shoes of the gospel of peace. The belt of truth. The breast plate of righteousness. The shield of faith…keep that shield up! This will protect you from the fiery darts of the enemy. The helmet of salvation, and lastly the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. DONT GIVE UP. these demons do a great job at keeping us down. Keeping us from the word. Nothing can edify us like the word can. It tells us everything we need to know. I get down on myself for failing time and again too. But we can not give in. Sharpen your discernment. Read. Pray. Keep learning the truth. Lean on it. It will always be there. Everything else is lies. It’s never going to be easy for us here. We may not win every battle but we can’t stop fighting. Raise that shield and keep your sword sharp. We are the body of the church, the bride of Christ. We owe it to ourselves to stay as strong as we can…somebody may need you help them in their fight some day soon. Be prepared.

[@CS-gy2qn]

Im sorry for sinning Jezus, please forgive me. Thank you YHWH YESHUA HOLY SPIRIT: Adonai Elohim 🙏🏻🙌🏻✝️❤️

[@mavisemberson8737]

The prayer uttered by St John Chrysostom I think,' when undertaking any action or suffering any adverse circumstance or attack of doubt ' ... In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit ,, God be praised for all things ' Making the large sign of the cross at the same time. It has an amazing effect. Like a shield and light. ( it may have been one of the Desert fathers who taught it)

[@elroussa]

Πατέρα Σεραφείμ, Χριστός Ανέστη! Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ για την υπέροχη κατήχηση. Ειμαι και εγώ εκείνη η χριστιανη που κρυφά, ανεπαισθητα, πριν προλάβω να το καταπνίξω, αισθάνομαι καλύτερη από εκείνους που δεν ειναι Ορθόδοξοι, που δεν πάνε στην εκκλησία, που δεν κοινωνουν, που αμαρτάνουν συνέχεια, που ειναι εγωιστές....και άλλα πολλά. Και πιανω τον εαυτό μου να νιωθει ακριβώς όπως περιγράψατε. Εγώ η αμαρτωλή με μικρές και μεγάλες αμαρτίες καθημερινα. Την υπερηφάνια. Ω με πόσους τρόπους είναι γατζωμένος ο εγωισμός στις καρδιες μας! Και κλάιω με ντροπή και ζητώ από τον Κύριο έλεος γιατί δεν ξέρω πώς θα σταθώ μπροστά Του όταν έρθει η ώρα. Ελπίζω μόνο στο απέραντο Του έλεος.

[@user-qs2vs6ji4b]

Disappointed in yourself is hard to bare

[@noiedward8847]

Judge yourself as a man promised heaven, and not a man on earth, and those precious metrics you used to judge yourself will fall away.

[@2.decayed]

i'm an artist. it's astonishing how accurately he described my experience. He's spot on

[@Stellarheim]

A lot of people seek magical pill, which true christian faith is not and never was.

[@IAMFISH92]

No, it’s not a magical pill, but it certainly is powerful and has the ability to accomplish what scripture says it did. Our sins have been nailed to the cross. We have been baptized into His death and raised to new life. These are not just nice sounding words, but reality. If we truly understood the power of His death and resurrection and our participation in that then we would have way more ability and courage to overcome our sin.

[@northstar92]

this was the most important video I've seen in a while. thanks for sharing

[@emmap1159]

I needed to hear this. God always provides doesn't He? Father, thank you for the encouragement. I pray God knows I'm sorry.

[@Staggababe]

I have never heard this, my life makes so much more sense now.

[@spikestoyou]

I really don’t want to continue to lose focus on my work or my interests. That sounds horrible. I’ve already lost that focus and my life is awful. I’ve found zero solace in the spiritual life despite my efforts

[@Music-Visually]

Thank so you much Father 🙏 This has helped me so much - I am learning, praying my way to becoming Orthodox - with God's grace. Slowly His light is entering my soul in this world. May the Lord bless everyone tonight 🙏🙏 🙏

[@mdpadillajr1]

Thank you so much for this it makes so much sense and has clarified to me why I am the way I am separated from everyone and the world feeling completely worthless, and like a failure and unholy begging for forgiveness every day and asking for help from what I can't do on my own 😔 love you all remember repent people Yeshua is coming soon

[@user-ne8vl2uh8g]

The Enemy attacks especially then.

[@willardtrafton2804]

...pray every day in every way...If you think sin becomes worse upon acknowledging Christ the you had no idea what it was before. Repent and go forward...

[@A3GSPD]

Beautifully put. Christ is Risen!☦️

[@raywest7222]

Amen indeed he is truly risen

[@kaylakincannon3458]

Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! Thank Fr. I needed to hear this.

[@AnastasiaTheConvert]

True, because we are more cognizant of our sins and therefore feel unworthy.

[@cattheman6491]

Profound words - and necessary for Christians to have an awareness of. John Bunyan was another man of God who experienced this phenomenon in a profound way, thinking himself the "Chief of Sinners".

[@JesusisTheWay70x7]

It says 15:15 on my clock when this is ended and I picked up phone to switch videos. I thought “click like button” to show appreciation as I did truly get a lot from this…..immediately after I did I then I saw under the video it said: “uploaded 15 hours ago” 😂 God is always working. Even in silly ways like this

[@WilliamPotting]

Truly edifying.

[@Meowwolfwarrior]

I love your accent bro how you say Christ 😂❤❤❤❤love it . ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ne8vl2uh8g]

Yes

[@_angl_]

This is very relevant for me right now. Empowering to hear it portrayed this way.

[@cfowler9789]

I know that Orthodox Christians are taught to mistrust visions and I have a history as an artist so I'm aware of my often overactive imagination but I'd like an Orthodox response to this experience. A few months ago when I had the flu, I felt so unwell that I imagined death itself creeping across my body and It was as though I could be overwhelmed and lose my life. Weeks later I imagined that the world was suffering in a similar way. In this despair, I became aware that death and oblivion must have an opposite. Suddenly I felt as though I could perceive, as though through an opening and at a great distance, the source of all creation and life itself. I'm a skeptic and I've always struggled to believe but for a moment I knew, and I felt that this understanding would last forever. However, the moment I turned away, it was like a dream that I can now only remember as a metaphor, a raging inferno like the sun that could consume me in its love.

[@Demetra719]

I can’t speak for all of Orthodoxy, but as an Orthodox Christian, my understanding is that yes, both of these states of existence exist and not just as opposites but also on a spectrum. The closer and more connected we are to God, the more things will feel like the beautiful indescribable loving side you described…and the farther away or more disconnected we are from God, the more our existence will feel like that sad, more deathly side of things that you described. And we can move between the two many times throughout life, depending on where we are at in relation to our connection to God (or, the true source of life and all creation). We believe that Christ “conquered death” for us, so that through Him we may no longer need to experience death in that terrible way, but instead, become United with God through what Christ taught, and mystically, through Christ himself as God incarnate.

[@cfowler9789]

@@Demetra719 Thank you for your thoughful response. Do you know how you came to this understanding? I'm wondering if there is something that I can read.

[@kyledawson4535]

​@@cfowler9789you would highly suggest seeking out a priest and talking to him. But in the mean time read somethings from the late Metropolitan Kallitos Ware, he has some great introductions to orthodoxy. Ancient faith radio has some great stuff. Try praying the Jesus pray: Lord Jesus Christ has mercy on me. I also suggest you to the Virgin Mary and St.Jospeh ask them to guide you to the truth.

[@Demetra719]

@@cfowler9789 I don’t know that there’s just one or two things you can read to really come to know this fully, because it is a deep concept and after 9 years being Orthodox I think I am only beginning to understand! But as Orthodoxy also teaches, while books definitely help - you learn these things in their depth, mystically, by participating in the life of the church, prayer, having a good spiritual father you can ask questions to who can guide you in order to avoid incorrect understanding, etc. Under that sort of protective covering and in a participatory way, you will have more experiences that help to expound upon these things in a mystical and spiritual way. Here are a few recommendations though book wise that definitely may help in terms of understanding the beginnings of some of these concepts (though I really recommend going in to talk to an Orthodox priest (I like speaking with the Greek Orthodox ones who are more familiar with the deeper meanings behind the Greek language as it pertains to these things) about what the Orthodox believe about “heaven & hell”, and how close or connected you are to God impacts how he will feel to you, whether in a body or not). The ancient church Fathers and the Saints talk a lot about this, but I would again ask a priest for a good recommendation for you personally! If you want to read more about the Orthodox Church, and kind of how it sees things to help build some foundational understanding - these books really helped me!: “Thinking Orthodox” by Dr. Jeannie Constantinou “The Orthodox Way” by Kallistos Ware And also, “The Religion of the Apostles” There’s also a KZbin podcast called “Lord of Spirits” with some specific episodes on Heaven & Hell that might be helpful. Remember that in Orthodoxy, the thinking is not black & white, not really meant to be intellectualized, and it’s always best to try to find a good priest who you can talk to about your own personal experiences & situation! :)

[@Demetra719]

@@cfowler9789 It’s really best to find an Orthodox priest to talk to about these things, initially. They can speak more to you and your experiences individually and advise in more detail and refer you to the right books that may help! These things really are so deep that it’s always best to have the help of someone like a parish priest (who has more experience and understanding) to provide the kind of nuanced conversational guidance that you can interact with and ask questions to, to at least begin to answer your questions in a way that is in line with what we’ve been taught over the past 2000+ years. ☺️

[@anniebroman8914]

Excellent teaching, thank you so much, this is so true and I needed to hear this

[@diegodurso4394]

Thank you father for your contribute. I've been struggling for weeks and you just mentioned all my douts and all my fears about this sensation of uncomfortableness. God bless you for your precious work

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

Yes yes

[@lykakinchen7601]

That blew my mind. I experienced all this after baptism but I was baptised as it was my mother's choice and thank God it was. I don't even have any idea who I was before then. Yet when it happened I felt I lost my identity, so lost and just wanted to go back to Heaven. I knew I was doing something serious, but what ensued was the most painful repentance that I felt I could never make up for what I'd done, I was in a terrible state yet I felt like I was surrounded by Heaven. It was really uncomfortable to change so drastically but I am so grateful and was so grateful. I just cared so much. I was in so much pain at others suffering yet I thought there was something wrong with me and braced myself to not do what I was impelled to do. I remember hearing a homeless person crying, wailing, I hid in a doorway close by listening and crying and my heart ached and I think I was praying but with my heart. I wanted to go up to them but living in London it's so not done. I remember again asking, why do I at my most spiritual feel the suffering of people and animals all around me, like I can hear it almost. Thank God I've come across this video, I was always told I was a failure. I never had any worldy ambition. I am so glad to have this guidance. Because I just want to get back to the purity that I felt before instead of trying to standardise myself. Now when I have the impulse to go and embrace any stranger in pain and defend those who are crying and comfort those who are angry I can trust that it is the right thing to do. Thank you God and forgive me for my sins. I want to go in the right direction. Also remembering to use discernment.

[@evrgrnevrgrn7469]

Baptism DOES NOT save you, repentance and a relationship with God, and being born again is the ONLY way.

[@lykakinchen7601]

100% agree.

[@lykakinchen7601]

What I mean is I agree that Baptism doesn't guarantee Salvation however it may lead to it. It is really up to God. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@PETERJOHN101]

​@@lykakinchen7601 Paul was not referring to baptism in this passage but to JEWISH law due to Jewish converts and their practice of the Halakah. Jesus says in Mark 16:16 that both believing and baptism are required for salvation, it is one of his commandments. A person on his death bed who comes to faith in his final moments can receive a merciful exception to this but that is very, very rare.

[@evrgrnevrgrn7469]

@@lykakinchen7601 ... TRUE!! Baptism is a outward symbol of Faith, but you are correct God will save those HE deems worthy based on there level of Faith and dedication to show themselves approved in His eyes. We are not saved by works only through Faith and studying the word of God.

[@ptt3975]

He is basically preaching Romans 66 and Galatians 614. These are two verses, that the protestants and evangelicals either don’t understand or because they don’t agree with their prosperity messages. There is so much immaturity out there. Thank you for teaching the truth.

[@IAMFISH92]

I’m confused. What does Romans 6:6 and Gal. 6:14 have to do with the “prosperity” gospel? Also, it’s kind of unfair to lump all Protestants and evangelicals into the category of prosperity. That’s patently absurd.

[@ptt3975]

@@IAMFISH92 so you don’t see how those two verses could expose some sort of disunity with worldliness?

[@IAMFISH92]

@@ptt3975 I’m not sure I understand. Are you sure you’re referencing the right passages? Romans 6:6 is “We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be destroyed, so we might no longer be enslaved to sin.” ‭ and Galatians 6:14 is “May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.” ‭‭ Sure, it says we die to the world, but the Emphasis is on the death of the old man through Christ. This is good news. Romans in particular seems to be making the case AGAINST what Fr. Seraphim has said in this video.

[@ptt3975]

@@IAMFISH92 it’s the old man which is an agreement with worldliness and is motivated by it to achieve success and pleasures. Anyone who has been through this death process realizes that God put to death that which is in him which loves the world. Then he may in vain look around for the energies that brought him success before. These are real and actual changes in our nature that affects our daily lives and career. But you are correct. It is good regarding spiritual life but But earthly success for a godly person would now only come through narrow God ordained paths much more difficult to find.

[@bryansears6470]

My heart goes out to this brother.

[@donhaddix3770]

the cross is death,the resurrection is life. he is surrounded by death and idols.

[@kiraflash4596]

The best thing that ever happened to me was being attacked by a demon. I prayed to our beloved Lord Jesus Christ and the demon backed off in fear. At that moment I knew that Jesus is God and only he can save us. Before that my faith was weak and I was full of doubts, but now I know the truth! I belong to Jesus Christ of Nazareth forever! 🙏✝️

[@brianjames9946]

Thank You Father.

[@walker4973]

Thanks 🙏 i was getting misled from other preachers , now atleast i see the truth im going through . God bless 🙏☦️

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

I never think about others going to Hell it actually scares me for others, I tried so hard to just give love and apparently I’m not good at it.

[@blasted2691]

God bless you, Father Seraphim.

[@artmaibach7509]

My given Soul says YES AMEN !!! Love !!!

[@changedlife1904]

Wow !!!!! So true , 2 years in , i had second doubts what is happening but its too good to give up , 😊, i would say this is scary but its not

[@blu9371]

This is exactly what I am going through right now. Been an Orthodox Christian for almost 2 years now and it's almost been my worst years sin and temptation-wise. He's been so silent everytime I asked Him, every time I cried out for His help, He stayed silent. He just watched. And knowing that, having 3 final exams on their way on July 1st, 2nd and 4th, I said if I don't pass them with a score that can get me to the only option of university I can go to, I'm going to walk away. But until then, I'm still going to pray to Him and keep being obedient. But it's getting on my nerves. I've been having my patience tested for 2 years now... The only thing that has helped me was meditating, which is breathing deeply, like tibetan monks. If I can't be an Orthodox Christian without applying *principles* , not practises of other religions like Buddhism into my Christian life, I really don't know what I'd choose. What's so bad about trying to control my breathing and to be aware of the present moment? That makes me grateful to Christ for nature. You don't know how God can work. The devil can work like this but He can work like this too, because He is better than the devil.

[@GMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGMGM]

How does The Jesus Prayer compare to meditation for you?

[@kyledawson4535]

First off I want to say I am truly sorry you are in this position. I also want to say the Christ loves you and I love you. The church will never go away even if you go from her, she is your mother. Please pray and seek guidance from wise people specifically a spiritual father. Please speak to your priest. Have you looked into the desert fathers or any monastic practices?

[@DesertRat.45]

Its simply because you are aware of it. Look back at when you were not.

[@jojososomusugogo856]

take a look at the book of job brother

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

Yes and it’s sad I think that is a stage but it should not stay because God puts us in our place

[@marycrockett350]

Nice to see again father ❤

[@NewYorkMets978]

This video hit different. May Jesus Bless all of us Brother! Amen!

[@stevelenores5637]

Amen

[@fu4u2c]

About 15 min in and that’s been the mentality. We always forget. Every one is a piece of God. Like them or NOT. True believers see this and knows this

[@davidscalais]

Can relate to this completely I believe it because the image is so difficult to live up to that level of perfection

[@iliesculiliana5846]

FATHER ALDEA THANK YOU WITH GRATITUDE FOYOUR SINCERE LOVE.DEEPLY APPRECIATE YOUR MESSAGE AND TEACHINGS. YOU ARE RIGHT IN ALL YOU VE SAID. I THINK WE LACK TRUE LOVE IN OUR LIVES AND SELF SACRIFICE

[@Sharon-hn9wn]

Amen 🙏. Thank you, Father for your teachings. May God bless you. 🙏

[@angelachiorean5151]

❤ We pray for Mercy!

[@angelblessing7937]

Thos helps, When you read the news and see awful crimes stop and pray for the people involved as there for the grace of God go I, reccomend them all to the Blessed Mother by the Hail Mary and The crushing of the cross is only relieved by kissing the wounds of our Jesus or washing them with our tears and pushing our brothers and sisters into his sacred heart for defense, God bless you all on the journey home to the eternal harbour

[@koskara1314]

Beautiful words. ❤☦️ Ευχαριστώ

[@Kola2909]

Christ is here. His fairytale is just begun ❤

[@angelblessing7937]

AMEN, Allelluia

[@adriennelatimer2491]

Thank you

[@lisapagan9458]

I really a this message!

[@kierenwuest8457]

This is so good

[@gaviriak]

The Devil atacks more the people whom are closser to Jesus lord ☦️ Amén

[@trlevan316]

Thank you Father. I'm going through what I think is somewhat a Dark Night Of The Soul experience. I am so in pain over what we have done with the Gift that Christ gave us on the Cross. I feel every sin I've ever committed. Should I not pray to be relieved of this? It's very hard not to feel punished. I thought I was doing something wrong.

[@The-Real-Bader-Blade]

Amen.

[@dd-ow6pe]

Wow incredible.. love it.. just need to go a little slow with this powerful message .. thank you

[@richellepeace4457]

He has his favorites. Your right, most of us are like the no name faces in my children's bible that are irrelevant. Usually acceptable casualties for the favor of another. Righteous rage set in because he has asked me to save multiple lives, yes, I hear my fathers voice, while letting me slowly internally die of devestation. I repent every life I've ever saved. I repent how and where he knit me.

[@mateitufan2809]

Truth

[@billybobwombat2231]

Cool beard dude

[@tonyevangelou8816]

❤ amen

[@hannapiasecka-shaw2521]

That's extremely difficult.....

[@ASargsian]

St. Gregory of Narek ❤

[@1000BrokenKeys]

Dostoevsky in his Brothers Karamazov wrote: "You will see great sorrow, and in that sorrow you will be happy. This is my last message to you: in sorrow seek happiness".

[@TheTree3]

wow

[@JC-du6sn]

Look up Andrew Wommack's A Better Way to Pray and How to Hear God's Voice series on KZbin.Two of the greatest gifts Jesus ever gave us.😇

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

What causes that? to feel unworthy ,many things

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

What happens if u went through your whole life doing that but now I’m tired and tired of placing myself into others who place there Sin on me, the shadows really drive me crazy now since God is giving me different sights and ways. I have really been fighting to just make it through the day at times healing mentally and emotionally and it’s really exhausting.

[@isaiahhizer8796]

Mmm do I not worship God through my work? Can I not excel in it?

[@Nicole-ub7uv]

There are different stages

[@Editthem]

Accept Jesus Christ and your sins are forgiven

[@rickswineberg]

Father Guido Sarducci

[@currentfaves65]

1:19 Once we become true followers of Christ, nothing good happens to us in this world?

[@edgar5814]

Meaning the world is against us, But God always prevails

[@northstar92]

I think he meant generally nothing good happens as a direct result of full dedication like material gain or any standard reward.

[@spikestoyou]

@@northstar92so then praying for a spouse or for work or for children or for recovery from illness or for good health or for rain for crops or on and on is totally pointless then? Because God is only interested in whatever sort of suffering he can enact upon us in order to incite humility or reliance on him or what? This doesn’t even make sense

[@angelblessing7937]

Read the book of heaven by Servant of God Luisa Picaretta revelatons by Our Lord on how to live in his will and learn how to repair for all sins of all time past, present and future for all humanity and adore for all and always be united with Jesus in his will, its a heavenly work from God and is going to bring the Kingdom from heaven to earth, Fiat