MEETING GOD IN THE HIDDEN PARTS OF OUR LIVES

[@Irisphotojournal]

Who else here would go to church every Sunday to hear this man preach sermon.? You are a true friend to us all Father Spiridon, Bless You.!

[@josephleighton2458]

I would go every day!

[@beasheerhan4482]

My wife also remarked that she wished we had such a man as this in Northeastern North Carolina. Still, we are so lucky that his efforts to exploit modern technology for our benefit as available, for, at any moment, we can tune in to Father, and get better in tune. Every day is Sunday with Father Spyridon.

[@lasagna3084]

Absolutely!!

[@ivygarcia9525]

Me! 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@williamisabell9539]

Id be happy if my Church was open, except for a select few.

[@SunshineCarpetCleaning]

Pray for us Father Spyridon ☦️

[@beasheerhan4482]

He does through his actions, Dear Daniel.

[@lindamorgan2678]

And we can pray for Father Spyridon

[@aegyptica13]

Bless Father ... Such ENCOURAGEMENT... every Psalm... If we read the six Psalms.. It is remembered.... Thank-U Father☦️🙏☦️

[@DanielR1989]

May God bless you every step of the way, Father Spyridon. Your words transcend and your courage surpasses the desert you dwell in. Thank you!

[@HarujiSubayama]

Protestant here. This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you for this!

[@sc-iu1tq]

Dear Father Spyridon, I am a Lutheran, but I have learned a lot of Orthodoxy and taken many practices into my own spiritual life, and your videos have helped me so much in my journey towards God. I have struggled with binge eating disorder and severe addiction to social media (especially KZbin) since I was a little child, due to family problems and mental health issues. I have never fasted for 40 days and at my lowest point, I believed I never would, even though it is one of my dreams. Your videos have given me so much hope and patience. For a year or so, I have been working on my faith, reading more Bible, praying The Jesus Prayer etc. I have received so many miracles. For example, I was very addicted to music, until step by step I started to absolutely hate it. Today, as I am writing this, I could not find anything to watch on KZbin (I always watch comedy and entertaining videos), and I felt very stressed, until something struck me: it is not because there is nothing to watch, but it is because I do not want to watch it anymore. I have started to resent immoral things and can not watch movies with such content or dress in a immodest way, because I get a very strong spiritual and even physical feeling. This does not mean that I will never watch any movie or listen to a song again, because I will and it is okay if I do not fill my days with it, but I am absolutely amazed how the Holy Spirit works in me. I have been so low, the evil has attacked me in serious ways and I have gotten multiple exorcisms (of which the last one helped me so I could start to heal finally). I have been very depressed, and knowing that my spiritual state is so low, has made it worse, and I have been scared and confused. But if someone reading this feels the same, I want to tell you that God works in miraculous ways and even after years of despair, your healing will come, just keep seeking God. He is with you, and your struggle has a meaning. I could have never believed that I would be so close to God, be able to repent and be true to God, and this is just the beginning! Father Spyridon, your messages have given me hope and clarity, and helped me so much to understand God and Christian life more. God has truly spoken to me through you. You inspire me to seek God more and understand Him. Thank you so much.

[@leos3123]

What a heart touching message. I hope God continues to guide and help you through your life.

[@margyrowland]

We really need you right now Father. Thank you 💟✝️💟

[@dialecticalspectacle]

Going through some tough times. New to Christ. I pray both formally and speak to Him. Some days are better than others. Sometimes it’s hour by hour. I just need a sign because I feel abandoned in general. I need to feel that my prayers are being listened to. My heart is wide open for His grace and mercy.

[@a.b.37-f9v]

Same boat my friend! Today was especially tough. Everything seems to be getting so difficult in this world. I understand the abandonment issue as well. Take care and be strong. Maranatha! ❤🕊

[@dialecticalspectacle]

a. c. Thank you! You will be in my prayers. ☦️🙏

[@Pilgrim06]

dialecticalspectacle Four months ago I discovered a sermon by father Spyridon on the Jesus prayer. Putting that into practice, with faith in God, the divine Light of Christ will give you strength and do wonderful things in your life. I’m touched by your perseverance. God is always next to us. You have my prayers. The blessings of the Lord upon you.

[@dialecticalspectacle]

Μ Kyriakides Thank you! I will look for this and take it in and practice. Because of our situation the Orthodox churches are not open thus asking for guidance in these matters even harder. Thank God that there are even good uses of the internet. Obviously nothing will replace corporate worship but all hope is not lost.

[@villiamkarl-gustavlundberg5422]

During the Summer of 2018 I had gotten the habit of refraining from grocery shopping on the sabbath. Also the the act of paying for every use of public transportation instead of freeloading was also difficult but by that summer I had gotten that habbit down aswell. And late in the fall of 2018 *I knelt and prayed for 15 minutes in a dark room.* I lamented. I would lament over an issue in my life. Then pause. Start lamenting over another issue. There were some thanks given and some pauses in my prayer. I prayed without stopping. Mostly lamenting over one issue after another. I felt God's presence. He was standing right in front of me with his sandals on (in heaven). I decided not to open my eyes since he's not with us any more. His trusting grace. I could feel his warm shawl. Heaven must be a warm place because it felt like his shawl was straight from the dry cleaner. And then his blood started soaking - it started pooling on the shoulders of my flannel shirt. I felt reassured and got up and the tactile grace gently faded. When we kneel and close our eyes that doesn't necessarily mean our souls aren't standing up straight or that their eyes are shut. No. Please write these down and let him write these on your heart: •Don't steal. •Don't dishonor the Sabbath. •Deuteronomy 10:12-17 Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no longer stubborn. •1st Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. •Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

[@vladØ_8]

Please pray for me, Father! I have fallen into my old lustful habits again.

[@k9ninjaworld557]

🙏✝️

[@randalejetmagalit1198]

Amen, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have Mercy upon us, sinners. Stay strong out there, take care of yourself. Please, don't lost hope just because you sinned. There are some people ou there, who after sinning, think that God no longer cares for them, and that He has turned their back. Remember, Jesus is never like this, He will always welcome you back with open arms. Those who say God rejected them, are the ones who are rejecting God. For as the Scripture say "' So as the Holy Spirit says: ' Today, if you hear His Voice, do not harden your hearts'" (Hebrews 3:7-8). Those who say God will never forgive them, harden their hearts, not out of their sin, but out of their despair. Therefore, let your heart be soft, and even if you sin, rise up again. Better to fall many times and get up everytime, than to fall one time and never get up again. God Bless you.

[@gwenechotaylor96]

What a treasure this man is. His words are the living water for my thirsty soul. God Bless us in these dark times.

[@lisahyyppa3360]

Dear Father 🥰Spyridon: God Bless you and thank you for another beautiful message of Spiritual depth in the loving simplicity of Christ Jesus. It is soothing to the soul...

[@lisahyyppa3360]

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[@lisahyyppa3360]

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[@hushai5154]

Please pray for me. I'm in a bad way.

[@lisahyyppa3360]

Baanah with much love in Christ Jesus ... praying

[@hushai5154]

@@lisahyyppa3360 God bless you and yours.

[@Pilgrim06]

Blessed father Spyridon, the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon you and upon your loved ones, for sharing the joy of our faith with us every week. Like manna from heaven, the divine messages through your homilies, sustain my soul and build up my faith, through God’s Grace. We are so blessed to have you; you have my humble prayers.

[@stevenrichardson4659]

Great preaching Father Spyridon,may God bless you abundantly,Amen....Love from Brisbane 🇦🇺

[@honeymilk4160]

Good to see religious people in Aus. Don’t meet many.

[@stevenrichardson4659]

@@honeymilk4160 That's because it's mainly an Athiest society...

[@honeymilk4160]

Steven Richardson that’s unfortunate.

[@honeymilk4160]

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews God Bless.

[@honeymilk4160]

Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews great message. Keep seeking Lord Jesus.

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

Peace coming from this video brings tears as I just listen. Wonderful. God is with this man.

[@josephjude1290]

Pray for my family and I Father. We live in the States The pandemic is coming back again. God bless everyone.

[@annajelenaeinarova4694]

Thank you, father Spyridon. Bless you! Listening to you is a gift.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@seek4truth]

I am lost in the darkness Father pray for me ... He can make everything okay if he wishes to, i do believe.. pray for me Father pray for me ... 🙏

[@josephdaviswyeth9459]

Great message as always... Praise God

[@marie-soleildauphinais9530]

I'm so grateful for all your videos. You share with us such precious teachings. Thank you.

[@artemioskayas5983]

ΕΥΛΟΓΕΙΤΕ. IN THIS AMBIGUOUS TIMES OF THE WORLD WE LIVING,YOUR SHORT ANALYTICAL DIVINE TALKS ASSEMBLING AND,FEELS LIKE A, BLISSFUL BREEZE ON OASIS IN THE DESERT. GOD TO BE WITH YOU FOR EVER. IN CHRIST GOD LOVE, THANK YOU FATHER SPYRIDON. ΕΥΛΟΓΕΙΤΕ.

[@1Hopeinhim]

I could listen to Father Spyridon's calm speech every day. That was a Godly reminder to pray and be holy in all we do.🕊️🌾🐑

[@Theosis2020]

Thank you, Father, for feeding our souls with such gently yet powerfully preached messages. May God bless you richly and as you may most need. Christina ☦Ruth☦

[@theycallmesnowplow]

Thank you

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me , a sinner Thank you for your words Father.

[@shanestancik7527]

Glory to God!!! Thank you father your insights and sharing His wisdom with us is a blessing. I snap up EVERY single clip I have ever found of yours, and when a new one posts, it is with a joyous heart that your efforts are received with!!! Kyrie Eleison!!!

[@anothercat1300]

Thank you Father, your words mean a lot. I've been wrestling with sin and often feel like it's winning. But I know the saints pray for me. I'm wretched and in need of healing. My prayer is for true repentance and humility.

[@JoeCiliberto]

Thank you Father for illuminating the small, dark corners of my life. You said it so accurately. and thank you for the advice you gave George below. With your blessing. please. thank you

[@wade43671]

Thank you, Father, for your timely words. Your reflections are truly refreshing.

[@fmayer1507]

Thank you Father! I love that you also work in the Great Wisdom of the Saints into your homilies; especially Saint John Chrysostom. Time for me to get out the mental broom to sweep out those dark corners of my mind.

[@chinjiyhgang1142]

Simple but powerful...

[@holdmybeer8224]

Thank you father

[@aegyptica13]

Bless Father... Thank-U... Please remember me in Prayer...!!! ,maryOfEgypt ...☦️🙏

[@388Caroline]

Thank you, Father🙏 please pray for my son who’s sinning. You’re a blessing to us all.

[@rejoiceangelicsoul1067]

God bless you father! He has blessed you with a pure heart! Forgive us and pray for us.

[@Tim-Sherer]

I've been really enjoying these videos. I'm not even Orthodox, heh.

[@rubyduma6238]

This guy is sincere to the core which is his appeal

[@marymarysmarket3508]

Ruby Duma it doesn’t really matter how sincere we are. It is about true beliefs. 💥The Orthodox🎚

[@mamafortuin]

If you ever are interested in visiting an Orthodox Church, I want to give you a heads up that some are very ethnocentric and may not be very welcoming to newcomers who are not of that ethnic group. It’s a very sad but true fact. Find one whose services are in English bc they tend to be much more welcoming and inquirer-oriented. God bless your spiritual journey.🙏☦️

[@mamafortuin]

@Big Red ethnocentrism/phletism is condemned in the canons of the Orthodox Church. It engenders an isolationist and exclusionary attitude in my opinion. My first visit was to a very Greek parish and most of the service was in Greek. How is the fullness of Orthodoxy going to reach people if they can’t understand what’s being said?!? Paul writes about this in 1 Corinthians 14:19, “...yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.”

[@mamafortuin]

@Big Red huh? Well that came out of left field...

[@silviawassef504]

I could listen to you Father Spyridon and en er get tired. Thank you for guiding us and God bless you.

[@sirgalah4d20]

Thank you sir.

[@derrickclarke6108]

Father has such a pleasant, resonant voice that people could listen and listen and learn.

[@LordMarps]

Thanks as always for the blessed insight, Fr. Could I ask you to pray please for my daughter Alexandra? Please be assured of our prayers for you. God bless.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Thank you for your prayers. be assured of mine for you and Alexandra. God bless you.+

[@LordMarps]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR Thank you Fr +

[@christophmahler]

02:24 I always appreciate, adressing the _cosmic_ 'extend' of the resurrected Christ, making us see our lives in a wider perspective and _presence_ , instead of 'nailing' the *'logos'* _solely_ unto a specific space and time, long past (hard to find words to express this topic).

[@daydreamerbeliever130]

Your sermons are succinct yet profound, God bless you and your ministry Father Spyridon... Please pray for us...

[@pipo7822]

Praise Jesus

[@johnshares444]

Thanks you so many many many many with so many many many love blessings from Rotterdam NL Netherlands

[@stevesacco7794]

Your teachings are enriching and challenging me in the best sense, l love you

[@end-rays]

Its bueatful how the grace of GOD works. Thank you Father, this has helped me in away I can't put in words. I am greatful for all your videos. May Blessed Virgin Mary be with you. GOD Bless you father.

[@gemschaeffer7291]

Thank you father spyridon for your teachings may the lord bless you..Amen 🙏 all glory be to our lord Jesus Christ

[@papishow]

Thank you Father 🙏🏿

[@ivygarcia9525]

Your blessing Father.. 🙏

[@taviavermaak2610]

May God bless you and your family, father 🙏🏼

[@olivegrove-gl3tw]

I would love to hear your sermons

[@samrocks698]

Thank you Father telling us this insight..

[@acultural_]

I pray that I am soon able to recognize how he sustains me bodily and spiritually, in an intimate way such that I become truly and wholly grateful to Him. And to that end that I may be able to pray, fast, eat, suffer etc. with love and not through force of will alone.

[@nancyincanada5553]

Thank you and bless you Father. These teachings are very practical, and a wonderful source of comfort and strength.

[@jkbjj3583]

Father, could u please pray for me to protect my heart

[@beasheerhan4482]

Thank you, Father, for sharing with us the special light that The Lord has granted you. For those of us who are Orthodox, but, too far removed away from a church to attend services, or restrained at home because of the draconian responses to the plandemic, your homilies serves as such, and, in fact, we turn to them throughout the week, as the need for a greater godliness arises within us. You make a difference, even if you know it not.

[@davidallan2829]

Thank you and God Bless!

[@itoldyouso6622]

Thanks for the message Fr. Also, I really like your poetry.

[@tonytrevorrow1280]

Amen.

[@rubyduma6238]

Faith without works is dead.

[@petergunn9149]

Glory to God in all things ☦️☦️☦️

[@megaloschemos9113]

God bless you 💯

[@hushai5154]

Please pray for me. I'm so defeated by sin that I can't even pray for myself.

[@xrfepalo758]

God bless you Father, pray for me 👏

[@andrewm9221]

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, now and forever and unto the ages of ages. Amen ☦️

[@CA_Watchman]

Jesus knowing the crowd was hungry desires that his disciples intercede on their behalf. That was very insightful, even hidden in plain sight.

[@infinitymusic4545]

Please all pray for me and my family

[@sharongetachew9360]

Father, I have so much love and respect for you. I really need a priest in my life just like you, with the wealth of wisdom you have and your specific experiences, to be my spiritual mentor. I'm really lacking in this area, as I have struggled to find someone to whom I can go for rebuke, encouragement and understanding/council. There's so much I need advice on Father, I'm so confused about alot of things. My heart's greatest desire is that I could get into contact with you, via an email address or something of the sort. Please, if you could help me out, it would be such an answer to prayer. God bless you Father.

[@josephleighton2458]

Joy! All is joy! In Jesus most Holy name! All is joy! Amen! Thank you brother Spyridon! We all here love you! Jesus is moving mountains by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives! Thank you Lord! An thank you for Father Spyridon! ALLEJUAH! Ahmen!

[@seek4truth]

Intercede 💙

[@patricialauriello3805]

Father I am a Roman Catholic and love to listen to you.

[@elenihelenmelb]

Fr Bless + Thank you for Gods work + Glory be to God for all things+++ God bless you, family, friends and those around you +++ Hebrews 12:1- cloud of witnesses- our Living Saints truly intercede on our behalf + Most Holy Theotokos pray for us+++ ICXC NIKA

[@zoeygraceg]

My faith has dropped to an all time low, during this BS pandemic. My bishop is just now allowing 10 families in church, but we must not have any contact, and wear a mask. I have started to question why my Church isnt fighting back. Lord Jesus, Have mercy on us sinners!

[@1Hopeinhim]

This is tough for us believers. My church hasn't met since March. I've found a 20 minute morning daily prayer online and this has helped me a lot. I need the extra sustenance from hearing the Word of God daily. GBY. 🕊️🌾🐑

[@johnnyd2383]

That is modern type of the persecution of the Church. Prohibition of assembly and services is unprecedented and it is a great challenge to the Church. Let us pray that it ends and regular services are restored. It is particularly strong in the US as if evil forces are there strongest paradoxically in the country that has always stood up for religious freedoms.

[@JehovahRaphasammyisrael]

Amen

[@sergior2785]

Dear Father Spyridon: I thank God for your love and dedication to the Words of Christ. Does it mean when we have evil thoughts or passions in our hearts that we are not fit to enter into God's kingdom? I constantly ask the Lord to forgive me of my sins. Does that save us from being defiled? Bless you.

[@Dannick]

God is my savior, he save me with my music 🎸🎶🎶🎶🌹💯😇🙏🙏🏿❤️ LIVE GOD 🙏🙏🏿🌹 THANKYOU FOR YOUR LOVE FOR GOD LIKE ME WITH MY MUSIC 😇🙏🙏🏿💯🌹 RESPECT FROM CANADA 🇨🇦🙏🙏🏿 AMEN 🌹

[@petergunn9149]

Please pray for my father Peter ( Panayoiti) Who fell asleep August 3 2020 in Christ ☦️☦️☦️ Peace be with you all ☦️☦️☦️

[@McIntyreBible]

6:45, quotes of the saints

[@melixli6738]

I often overlooked the truth that “the light shines in the darkness” (Jn. 1:5a)

[@dope1725]

❤

[@eldragon4076]

Interestingly Christian Orthodox Sacred music brought me to your channel Father and I've been 'hooked' ever since. Being a novice, I have many questions but one that is gnawing on me is noticing increased hostility in the West toward everything "Traditional" particularly toward family and religion, mainly Christianity. Being raised in the Communist country, I've never witnessed such sentiments expressed by a Communist State. In fact, Faith was a healthy and vibrant among population despite not being officially 'sanctioned' by the Party. Liberalism in the U.S. and the West, it seems, behind their egalitarian aspect, it's not even hidden anymore, is a vindictive purpose. And it seems some Western Religious Institutions have also moved Left, and aren't friends to the Civilization that created it. We have a saying back home: "Eastern Communism killed the body, Western Liberalism kills the soul" I see grim future Father. God Help us all.

[@peregrino1655]

Amém

[@julielancaster3644]

Thank you father for another helpful video , I hope you dont mind me asking ,what bible do you read ,thank you .

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Hello Julie, I use the King James and the Orthodox Study Bible. God bless you.

[@magnum1165]

Hi Father Spyridon, would like to ask you something, do you believe Jesus was inside Jim Caviezel when he was filming the passion?

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

I don't know anything baout the actor - is he Orthodox? Is your question prompted because you think he gave such a good performance that you think there might have been something more than his won skill a work?

[@magnum1165]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR He's more then likely Catholic and he does lots of seminars teaching the word of God to people and some moments in his seminars he starts to speak Aramaic and it literally feels like Jesus is speaking threw him but yes it doesn't go pass me that he could just be a amazing actor hence why I am asking you this question

[@ANGEL-mb9yx]

May I use your video and upload in my channel. So I can share this light to more people. U won't monetize your video. Can you give you email

[@petergunn9149]

☦️☦️☦️

[@Forever-fr5ot]

Brother are Greek or Russian Orthodox

[@Mr.iBrain]

Father Spyridon, do you speak Russian?

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Very little. I am using the Michelle Thomas course but I tend to only use it in the car.

[@Mr.iBrain]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR what is your native language? What nationality are you?

[@gadfly2322]

I feel like the only prayer worth making right now is for God to destroy the plans of the enemy as he and his minions scheme today to destroy millions of people around the world (especially Christians). Then I pray, that if it's not His will to bust up these evil stratagems that have been unleashed in the planet, that he help me to accept His will and to be brave in the face of persecution. I have lots of personal things I'd like to ask about, but they seem petty in the face of what's going on. And anyway, asking for those things seems silly, because in the end, it doesn't matter what I want. Only what He wants. Like Jesus in Gethsemane: Please take this cup from me (under a lot of stress), but Your will be done. Prayer is a way to keep in communication with Him and should be engaged in, for sure. But asking for personal stuff? I might mention it and then forget about it. He knows what's best for me. It doesn't matter what I want. I need to learn to want what He wants. And sometimes that's difficult!

[@thesweeneysweeney2404]

I'm only learning now , the Bible says acknowledge go in all your ways and he will direct your paths, we need to open our lives to Jesus and really accept him as our lord and saviour , Jesus, is the way the truth and the life

[@michelvilon1903]

God just told me wrath is near i forgot the rest because a was sleeping hard,god as a beautiful voice...thank you dear father!!

[@izmoody6357]

Hi Im just a german dude passing by. :) Well i guess theres no seeking of Jesus, god or anything at least for me there isnt. Im not trying to offend anyone who does, Im just trying to make the best outta myself. Nice to know that yall and your prayers are kinda with me, but what Im trying to seek is not the power of Jesus, Jesus is an expression for a peacfullness that lies within everyone. It may have many names like: Shiva, God, Buddah, Jesus, etc, but whatever.... lets just try to become the creators that we got created for, please whatever name you follow or seek for dont create a world of waste and hate lets create a peacfull growing nature within us and on this planet. We meaning every individual on this planet can help with his or her own methods ways and so on. Still lets work all together and create something the earth allready is: a beatiful and harmonic place of evergrowing nature.

[@vasme973]

No cosmos ore universe. Earth its flat , exacly as its described in bible. Earth its not a ball and dose not spin

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@darlenezamora1277]

Amen.