Why it is impossible to stop sinning in this generation

Why can't I stop sinning when I want to stop with all my being? Why is it that I cannot pray with the strength with which I want to pray? Why can't I be the person I want to be for the love of Christ? And is there a way to actually move forward from all this sin and to grow in our spiritual life?
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The video 'Why it is impossible to stop sinning in this generation' was recorded by Fr Seraphim (Aldea) at Mull Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints), on the Isle of Mull.

[@laurencewainwright]

As far as I can tell, it's the continual *struggle* against sin that matters to the Lord.

[@bobbycecere1037]

You'd be correct.

[@jibblecain]

That's not scriptural. Scripture talks of Overcomers. Those who crucify their flesh, resist temptation, put off sin and overcome at the reveling of the Lord. It's done through God's strength, God's power, not your own. Through man it is impossible, through God all things are possible.

[@daltonhaverland1155]

yes Isaiah 6:5, Galatians 5:16-17, 1 John 3:2, Romans 7:15-20, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

[@qua7771]

I know that God is aware of our struggle, and that we are trapped in the paradoxical situation that we were born into. It's a form of inescapable enslavement that is not so obvious.

[@joelc9329]

Since you quoted John why not continue reading it? “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬. John was talking about unbelievers before coming to Jesus but was very clear that when you come to Christ you have the power to turn from sin or else he never would have said that you may NOT sin.

[@ducky1016]

As paul says sin lives in us.... im 17 and feel the same way as he does. "Why cant i stop? Why cant i be better? Why do i do the thing that which i hate?"

[@user-sp2yu9zt6h]

Stay strong, pray to Jesus for more strength. I've overcome a major addiction to drugs, sex and porn, all thanks to Jesus Christ.

[@pastorpain5297]

Same :/

[@HolySpiritExperience]

When we engage in spiritual warfare, we must put on the whole armor of God. Without spreading the true Gospel repent and believe for the kingdom of God is at hand, then we can not put on the full armor of God. When you show up to the battle with whole armor of God on. God will deliver you from your enemies and give you victory. We must die to sin. When we confess our sins to Jesus He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. The sin nature will remain but it will not reign. We have victory in Jesus Christ. Usually it's because of devils and unclean spirits that we cannot break strong holds. Repentance breaks the stronghold. Repentance means turning away from all sin. That means idolatry and graven images as well. He needs to clean his house get rid of all those pictures, and pray that Jesus will cleanse the house and expell all the darkness. You have to claim the victory in Jesus. It's not impossible to pray. We have victory and Jesus will return. We must overcome until the end. God always provides an escape from temptation, but we must take the route God has given. We cannot do it alone, but in God all things are possible.

[@mikeschmidt4800]

If you're honest with yourself, the things you do are that which you love. You may tell yourself you hate them, but, at some level, you love them.

[@nativeam25]

At 17 it's more of a challenge than me that's 27. Your body is still going thru big changes . It's a blessing you're looking into this at your age. So hold fast your words and life will get easier.

[@BS-np8xt]

May the Lord have mercy on everyone here in the comments section ❤️ ☦️

[@seanvillalba11]

When my cousin passed away she had over 10 heart attacks. Her heart didnt want to give out but her organs did one by one. Her heart didn't want to stop beating. This message touched me deeply today. Thank you.

[@vishalmaddula8188]

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"-philippians 4:13

[@taylorrowe2002]

✝️

[@lanadelreyismom]

I'm 16 and I enjoy praying. But I do it way to less. It helps me so much with my mental health, family problems etc. I know that this generation is doomed but I wish to go to heaven one day. I trust the lord and I trust him entirely! Through God everything is possible, so it will also be possible for me to achieve my goal of being a better Christian and better person. Cause I trust in him. Bless ya'll

[@brentharrington9235]

I'm a sinner. With that said, I sin less and less every year, month and day. If I compared myself to who I was 10 years ago, I would be unrecognizable. The big difference is my sins used to affect others and I didn't care, but now my sins are now all within me and I struggle to seek the forgiveness. I now struggle with my thoughts instead of my actions. There is so much noise, it is impossible to keep all the thoughts out. Committing myself to my family, community and work was the first change. I'm a work in process, but I have Christ to guide me. I am at peace with whatever judgment is to be given.

[@61subsandnovideos]

Do you have any advice to lessen sinning?

[@friendoftellus5741]

I am so happy on your behalf !!!

[@lisasmith767]

Me too, I was a wretched thing in my 20s. I partied hard, used drugs, drank and slept around. I always held jobs and relationships together but I was totally immersed in sin. 25 or 30 years later, I have improved by 80 or 90 percent. I want to get to 100 but I will never get there, it won’t stop me from trying tho.

[@danmaechler3689]

Wow Brent. Exactly like me. Ans so well said. Thank you Father!

[@user-gv9my3jy4b]

​@danmaechler3689 I was going to say the same. I doubt I could have written it so well, but that is exactly how I feel. Being able to tangibly feel the separation from God, which the sins I do commit causes, is something that didn't exist in my 20s.. I try to think of it like the graph over years tracking a good stock, no stock just climbs higher in a linear fashion. They ebb downward, but always rise more so. This is what I know I must do year over year, month over month.. maybe not week over week or day over day always, unfortunately.

[@angelaburaga6178]

It's so true❤. A wonderful refelction. We are the life in this dead sea... The light in this darkness

[@Josh-hn5gx]

I’m a Catholic, but these are wise words that everyone needs to hear father

[@pseudoplotinus]

Denominations are regressive and old-fashioned; we all believe in GOD our LORD. He is whom we worship and whose aid we seek.

[@i_assume]

It matters. There are no sacraments outside orthodox church

[@mvj1153]

@@maciek1655 Jesus specifically. There are many religions who believe in a God.

[@ethanroberts3472]

5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5)

[@goddamnmyeyes4514]

I’m a catholic by Baptism, that being said I do attend mass but I’m not a good Catholic. I don’t say that to be disagreeable or disrespectful only that it’s true. I find that Catholicism is very Fellowship (Church) oriented. People do not minister to prisoners or visit prisoners as the corporal works of mercy would suggest we do. Nit being argumentative only that I don’t see an issue with being Catholic and getting a great deal of spiritual nourishment from my Iranian friend who’s a Shiite Muslim. One of the most spiritually nourishing relationships I’ve ever had. Certainly a great deal more than I have ever gotten at mass. I do value ritual. I enjoy mass for it’s rigid structure. My most potent spiritual “weapon” is the rosary.

[@Romero610]

I have never heard of this Priest before, This video showed up on my youtube page, and the title caught my curiosity . This video was a huge help for me. I have come to the point of despair and about to just give up, all is lost in sin. This Priest gave me new hope, my eyes were a little watering while watching this video. My soul so needed to hear this message of renewed hope, you have no idea. Thank you Fr for this video.

[@littlet-rex8839]

The fact that you have a desire to move towards righteousness is a great positive . Surrender all to Jesus.

[@levanlursmanashvili1025]

Stay strong god is with you my friend.

[@Meroknight]

I'm Catholic, and go to the Traditional Latin Mass. But your mini sermon is one of the most amazing I have heard, and I shed tears listening to it. I thank you so much for it, it was so beautiful. Happy New Year by the way.

[@BrianOogln007]

We are Catholics in the West forever united with our Orthodox sisters and brothers in the East. Praise Jesus and our Blessed Mother Mary. VIVA CRISTO REY and TOTUS TUUS MARIA!

[@guy2911]

We need to trust Christ alone for our salvation not our good works

[@Fasolislithuan]

@@guy2911 Our works arent ours. Is Christ who works in us. His works in us saves us. He'll judge, reward and render to every man according to his works.

[@churchofapples8113]

@@guy2911 absolutely, but we Catholics/Orthodox do not believe good works save us.

[@dominicus2563]

@@guy2911 We Catholics and Orthodox too, believe that only Christ can save us

[@SMRogers]

I watched my husband slowly die over 18 months and what became apparent was that he was becoming increasingly more innocent ent and was redeeming a life that , like all of us, was not always lived with grace.

[@adrianflorea2645]

Cel mai cu folos sfert de oră "pierdut" de mine în ultimii mulți ani, absolut incredibil cuvânt! Mulțumim, Dumnezeu să vă aibă în pază! ☦

[@renafielding945]

Oh yes! Thank you, Father!

[@Nick-ij5nt]

The Holy Spirit's protection is just on another level. The last couple months I've been good with abstaining from sin. There have been a few times where I'll slip back for a minute or two but I'll instantly feel a deep disgust on a spiritual level that I had never felt before, after only just a minute of sinning. I'm so thankful to God for protecting me.

[@TaehunGrammar]

I’ve been Christian for 5 years and this is just the most awesomely wise thing I’ve ever heard. So beautiful and accurate and delivered with such humility. Christ is the beating heart that keeps the hope alive.

[@barb2793]

Beautifully put

[@atlantis6855]

I just became Christian last year! Jesus is the ultimate truth of life

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@atlantis6855 That's really good news. It's always a little relief to see people posting online about getting saved recently.

[@mvj1153]

@@atlantis6855 Me too! Isn't it Amazing! May we both continue on the Narrow Path until we meet Jesus in the end.

[@antonellabuzdugan]

This is the most helping thing I’ve ever heard. May God bless you Father ☦️

[@shibijohn3641]

Happy New Year to Father and everyone . Let this coming year we all become more closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@plamena_3741]

Yes impossible, because is said, noting we can do whitout our haven Father, and the holy Spirit, and God of Son, most

[@mariami2670]

❤

[@amybastock8370]

Lord, I don’t know how to please you, but I think that fact that I want to please you, pleases you. -Thomas Merton

[@branhub]

I’m 22 years old and I’ve had a concept in my mind that the Earth / Universe / Life is in a state of decay. The way you explained the dying body was a perfect parallel to how I’ve been feeling. At the end of the video I said Amen twice, and you said it back three times right after. Amen brother thank you for sharing. It helps a young man like myself to not be deterred.

[@ChaplainJoshua]

Thank you, father. I'm in the process of converting to Orthodox-christianity; this resonated in me

[@moldypickle6157]

How is your conversion going?

[@bonniezaworski8614]

Your message went straight to my sick heart. Just what I needed. Thank you. God bless you.

[@D-777i]

May everyone reading this comment have a wonderful and blessed 2023. Happy new year!

[@brigada2.067]

Happy new year, brother!

[@benswakopf2085]

Thank you, Fr. Seraphim, for this teaching. The metaphor is so striking and beautiful that I wrote a poem to help myself hold on to it: The thump of saints falling down and getting up again is the beating of the heart of the world.

[@sfernandez6408]

This is beautiful brother, God bless you, and the virgin keep you.

[@MrAndre505]

I needed this so much. Thank you. God bless you.

[@user-mq9co4tl1w]

From Canada. I am a Catholic in the Roman Rite which is so divided today as foretold by our Blessed Mother. God bless you Father and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made me think of Our Lord's passion where he fell three times and he got up each time and JUST NOW I realized he was telling us as you did, to keep getting up and not become despondent and despairing as the devil wants us to do. This is an amazing revelation which is helping put on the armour I need to continue on the difficult path which is the right path. God bless you.

[@HIMYMTR]

​@Rumble Parler her apparitions?

[@DarkMelodies-hv9wf]

Thanks for summarizing

[@jameshutchins3396]

Peace, grace, mercy and The Holy Spirit be with you Father ☦

[@DesertsOfHighfleet]

@@user-zw8zl7qp5r on Gboard, long press the * symbol and that's all! but it's not that symbol exactly

[@MenAreNotOk]

I feel like a puppet. I have been able to let go of alot of sins but others have such a strong grip on me. I am still lost even after encounters with the holy spirit. God, save my soul.

[@uhuhm2627]

sin is behovely, but all will be well and all manner of thing shall be well

[@nate1mizzou]

Same, I struggle off and on with pornography. Probably been an addict since I’m was 13…now I’m 37. Since I found Jesus, things have gotten much better than I used to be, but at times I still fail. I feel so Terrible after I do it. God bless

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

@@nate1mizzou My friend has the same issue. I'll tell you what I told him. We don't try and do away with sin in order to save ourselves, we can't do it. We aren't good enough. It took Jesus to do that, and without Him the struggle would be pointless. We try to rid ourselves of sin, not to save ourselves, but because we love Jesus and because He loved us enough to even give us a reason, give us the hope to put away our sin. Don't feel condemned, feel thankful to Christ that your sins have been forgiven. That motivation is far more powerful than shame. Jesus loves you so much that He forgave your pornography issue before you were even born. Imagine that! He already redeemed you from that sin! That's why we fight, because He gave us hope and loved us when we didn't deserve it, and that's worth fighting for.

[@jeremiahshine]

If one knows they are lost are they really lost? I don't think so. Good job.

[@angelosophy]

Paul recounted the exact same thing in many of his letters. What matters is where your heart is. “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” The greatest commandment that came out of the Word is to love God and love neighbor. There are 613 Laws that you must abide by if you want to be sinless. It cannot be done on this earth. “He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Do you really believe your soul is in danger?

[@dannygarcia7116]

Fall down seven times, get up eight. I needed to hear this, thank you

[@theshigingaijin1985]

You give me so much hope Father...thank you. Please pray for me and my family. Nikolai from Japan.

[@Tyler_W]

I'm not Eastern Orthodox, so I don't know if you would even consider this relevant to me, but I definitely needed to hear this. I've struggled a great deal over the years and even today with those same feelings of abandonment and despondency over my constant struggle, failure, uncertainty, and inadequacy, and although I genuinely desire to love and follow Christ and do try to follow that example of love toward others, regular prayer and scripture reading has been difficult due to those feelings of constantly being beaten down by life and discpuragement by the state of the world. I can't believe that I just happened to find this video without even trying to look for it and that it so directly spoke to my own experience on accident, so thank you for erring on the side of sharing too much, because it's what I needed. Thank you, and God bless, from the American Midwest.

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

im an orthodox catechumen and i still struggle (recently intensely) with despondency. i don’t understand it. but i do know for certain that even if i cant feel God, or i feel like my prayers are useless because im such a miserable wretch, or i cant seem to get my mind and heart away from sin-God is still there with me somewhere and this delusion of despondency will leave me. the overwhelming feeling of loneliness will drive men to great sin (believe me). but God is there always. that faith gets me by for now, meager as it is at the moment.

[@DoIoannToKnow]

@@areyoutheregoditsmedave I went through the same thing recently, and it's easily the most frustratingly depressing thing there is. But at the same time its a gift in the form of testing your faith and growing

[@goddamnmyeyes4514]

I think the Eastern Orthodox Church is fascinating. As a whole I’ve never had a church make as much of an impression as the Eastern Orthodoxy. Difficult to describe why, sounds a little disingenuous perhaps but I am sincere.

[@manuel-0]

Amen. Thanks for this. I have to say, while yes it seems that we are tiny in a ocean of sin, it is such a relief when I find prayer. When I go to mass, I feel physical and mental relief. And maybe the times we are in make it that much more of a relief. Or maybe it was always meant to be this way.

[@BETH..._...]

To say this message is TIMELY is a complete understatement. Thank you Father- for your obedience and for posting this. You are helping more than words will ever convey🙏🏼

[@marie22tully10]

Thank you! As a new Christian, I am constantly fighting despair at my inability to stop sinning, even when I desperately want to. This was so beautiful and inspiring!

[@mkeenan1955]

Thank you Father for sharing that beautiful image of your grandmother’s heart. It spoke so much to me, Matthew. As the great Irish writer, Samuel Beckett, wrote, “I can’t go on, I must go on.”

[@MrBookie725]

Please pray for me Father . My name is Fanaye . I also struggle praying at noght. GOD BLESS YOU . HAPPY NEW YEAR TO.

[@ekkenosis]

I'd like to thank you with all my heart for your very deep message; as a teenager I needed this so much! May God bless us all to withstand the waves of the world! ☦

[@jimvermeer9451]

Brother I know what you telling. My loved one died 1year ago from a stroke and witness the same. But I also witness the present of God. I am a chance man and this experience made me stronger in faith and in prayer. Thank you for sharing your story. Love is stronger than death and lead to the new life. God bless you eternally ♥️❤️❤️✝️ hallelujah

[@jasonmed2119]

Love in Christ.

[@biniamteklay8694]

Thank you, Abba. You've given hope to a weary soul. God bless you.

[@tomaakvinski93]

Thank you brother. I feel lost beyond words, it's so hard to repent, pray and believe in Christ in this world. I need God's help to get me back on track, pray for me please, I'll pray for you.

[@maxnemo1643]

I'm not orthodox, but I am a believer in and of Christ. Your message edified me in my struggle and renewed my hope. Thank you.

[@t.b.827]

Father, it's as if you were speaking to me directly in this talk. Thank you for giving this sinner hope. God bless you!

[@Comrade2face]

Fight against sin, resist temptations, battle the devil, you got this brothers and sisters in Christ

[@joenathan8059]

Like the parable of the seed sower, we live in a society were the thorns of this earthly life strangle those seeking salvation. Nudity,vices,greedness,despair and hopelessness is common place and even celebrated in some ways. I honestly don't know what to do anymore because my body wants what the soul despises. Good speech tho,really needed it especially since i just re became a Christian and have many sins to atone and trying to fix

[@reaperanon979]

One thing I can say that might help is that many times the passions we fall prey to really are just perversions of our healthy natural inclinations that would otherwise bring us closer to God. Porn is bad but there is literally nothing wrong in being with your wife, it's a sacred thing. Instead of trying to force some things out, simply seek the healthy version of them and reverse them. It's really a similar idea to fasting, you can't simply kill all your passions, you can transform them in edifying ways though.

[@tallmikbcroft6937]

Thank you for sharing this Father. The passions rule me and I can't understand why. I will think about what you've said. My name is Michael please pray for us, Thank you Bless Father

[@charlesrae3793]

Father, if you feel anything in your heart that must be said, please say it. Listening to you is testimony itself to the depths and richness of Orthodoxy, of the Desert Fathers. Behind you I see an enormous cloud of witnesses. So much else that passes for spirituality nowadays is mere dishwater. You bring us the living water. May God continue to bless us in 2023.

[@che_guevara67]

the timing of this is not coincidental....thank you so much..god bless and help us all..ill keep you in my prayers

[@seronymus]

This was uploaded at a very proper time in my life, even the exact day, where I fell into old habits that make me ill, a habit from coping with anxiety I've barely improved. It tempts me to despair and fearing Christ smiting me instantly or cursing me, etc. The wisdom here reminds me of a few saints' quotes as well as the poem "Man in the Arena". Thank you very much Father for this much-needed inspiration and hope. Lord have mercy and God bless everyone ☦️

[@mjt1517]

Where in the gospels did Christ smite anyone? Only one place did he strike out in anger and that was at the people who turned the temple into a profit making scheme.

[@mvj1153]

Christ will never smite you or curse you. You don't have to worry about that.

[@michellegarrison3229]

Thank you for sharing. I have been thrown into many trials recently which have tested my faith and weakened my resistance to sin. I keep getting up, but it is getting more difficult to keep up hope and strength. The weight and influence of the world around does not help and feels like a raging river upon which I am trying fight against but admittedly feel like I am not trying hard enough and keeping up strength. I am tired. Thank you for the prayers and encouragement not to give up and reminding me that with God all things are possible. May God bless you and strengthen you to keep doing His will.

[@anastasiarose3800]

I feel the same way. Lately, I feel so discouraged. I don't want to be strong anymore or prove myself, or endure. I don't want my existence to be like my life has been so far. It's been so hard and I feel so exhausted. I feel like I was born into a strange, scary, cruel world I would've never wanted to live in, and left to figure it all out myself. And not even just figure it out, but figure it out while the world dishes out constant deception, obstacles, tragedies, and trials. I feel like I've been held back from happiness my entire life, like God simply won't let me experience it. It feels like it will never get better, and even if it did, I wouldn't be better. I'm scared that at the end of this, it's going to be me begging God to erase my existence so I can't hurt anymore.

[@nadineverhenneman6489]

Thank you so meaningful, happy 2023

[@suportbghelp4938]

@@anastasiarose3800 You will not hurt in God Kingdom my friend, just hold on.See the prophets and job, they had worst fate on Earth, they even blame the day they was born, but still not give up and do God will.And i have good news for you, we live in last times, this world gone down in Ruins soon, whole human kind will suffer, all vanity will gone, maby you will feel better then.And this will begin this year.

[@jewellenhart8166]

We wrestle not against flesh and blood but the spiritual forces. We are in a real war your message was wonderful thank you may we always call upon Jesus. it is his will for us to come to repentance and it is he who helps us to do that, it is his will that we call upon the name of Jesus. He tells us that we are more than conquerors in Christ let us always speak to our mountains

[@Yaz662]

You made this video at the perfect time 😢 I really needed this

[@Samantha-rv4ss]

Father, my dad’s heart was the same. He had cancer and his heart refused to die😢. That one stubborn organ wanted to stay alive regardless of what what happening to the rest of his body. I lost my dad to stomach cancer 11 years ago and it changed my life life . Life is amazing. It really changed me.

[@josephmartin6219]

Exactly what I need right now, thank you Father!!!

[@jbarnets6246]

🙏Amen,Amen,Amen✨🕊🛡⚔️

[@rrg0731]

Amen. From a soul aching in this world asking Christ for nothing but for Him to grant me repentance and His Mercy, Grace, and Salvation, thank you for your messages. To God be all the Glory.

[@sandragrace4613]

Your video wowed me. Thank you!

[@peterbray5383]

This video has reached me by the grace of God, for what you have said has also been on my heart for a long time. Never more so in this generation because of social media, media influence and amplification; and mass formation. There are deep psychological and spiritual wounds that are being wrought upon the population of the world. My philosophy on this is to be the light of Christ as much as it is humanly possible on this earth. If in our spiritual light of Christ, we can light that of another and they too start spreading the light of Christ then the whole world can be enlightened. We can't just preach, by good works and good teaching we have to point others to the light of Christ, that they may encourage others also. When the rest of the world is losing their heads, we must keep ours. We must rise above the maelstrom. I have written a paper on this, not published yet.

[@seronymus]

I'd be interested in seeing that paper once it's finished, God bless you

[@brian791]

I would as well. God bless.

[@brankabucevac3631]

greetings from a sister in Christ from Serbia ❤❤❤❤❤ when we are weak then we are strong

[@annesmith9181]

This is exactly what I needed to hear tonight. You really helped me. I feel less alone in all this misery during the duration of listening to this video. Thank you.

[@nicoleyoshihara4011]

Praying for all people to overcome their sins 🙏 God Bless! I'm a Catholic but was interested in hearing this talk

[@caradonnelly7335]

Father can you please help me. I struggle from repeated sin, and i want to be closer to God and Angels and Saints. I tried so hard to hate life, and i tell you i got extremely morose. I hated myself and others. But now i want to forgive but i have this warrior inside me that wants to fight evil.. yet i am a hyprocrite because i cling to things like caffiene or i hated my karma and rejected my husband even though im still with him. I want to be grateful and Finally happy and stop feeling so ashamed because i got fat and sad from drinking to much coffee and chai instead of real love from others. And God felt too big and i got scared and turned back into the darkness when just my curiosity and desire to meet Him is such a syruggle for i am very impatient I wanted to be loved unconditionally

[@suesmith9665]

There is a disconnection and men are changing. Our envirnoment can feel that change. Thank you for your faith, so touching. Dont give up and I will keep his words.

[@kevinmckay6815]

Father when I fall and the evil one condemns me I try my best to get up again putting him behind me and Christ in front of me. This is a onging and a depressing trial but with prayer something I can deal with. Happy New Year!

[@mjt1517]

You condemn yourself. Have you ever thought you might need to forgive yourself of your sins? If God has forgiven you but you still hold a grudge against yourself, could the evil one not use that as a wedge to try to ruin God’s forgiveness?

[@reaperanon979]

Michael is right, you need to forgive yourself too if God has forgiven you. Easy thing to say I know, I likely hate myself a lot more than you do and most times I've fallen back were due to self-hatred. In fact, pretty much every sin of mine comes from self-hatred now that I think about it. That and the fact I didn't turn to the Lord for help instantly in everything which has cost me dearly. It's advice I'm unable to take myself but it's something we need to hear I suppose. May God help us love ourselves more, as rare as it is to pray for something like that. lol Lord, have mercy.

[@ioanaradu6106]

Mulțumim din suflet, Părinte binecuvântat! Tot ceea ce ne spuneți este atât de important pentru bietele noastre suflete. Rugati-va pentru noi așa cum și noi o facem pentru Dumneavoastră Părinte! Dumnezeu sa vă acopere cu Harul Lui! Doamne, ajută!

[@LukeStultz]

Timely and much needed Father. Happy New Year and may we all draw closer to God each and every day.

[@josephjude1290]

Really needed to hear this. Thank you Father

[@susanreynolds8843]

This hit deeply. Thank you, Father.

[@davefigthe3rd]

The struggle against my flesh overwhelmed me today. In my pain I blamed God, and I wished in my heart to abandon him. I succumbed to the temptations, but though a righteous man fall seven times he will get back up. I’m not giving up. I was tempted to skip liturgy this Sunday, but I need God now more then ever.

[@cosminstanescu8534]

Apreciated your message, thank you

[@Charlyfox1966]

What a strong explanation, and so encouraging! Thank you father and I wish for you and all the brothers and sisters a very blessed and peaceful new year.

[@Sudden-Death]

Thanks for the encouragement to never give up! Kind regards

[@MICAHmakepeace]

A stark confrontation with the reality of sin in me, and in the world. Yet in God and with God, all things are possible, both for myself and for the world which God so loved that God gave his beloved Son so that we may become, ever more by Grace, instruments of Christ's Peace and Love+. Thank you

[@okaforphilomena9957]

Amennn. I pray for God's Mercy and Grace upon me

[@mrsaskander]

OMGGGGG BROTHER I AM UNDONE BY THE LOVE OF GOD!!! I fell so hard and so much 2 weeks ago, and I am paying for it. I was beating myself up and feeling unqualified to let God use me for good… THIS really healed part of my heart that I needed ❤ it is His grace and love that covers multitudes of sins. His faithfulness brings our faith to completion and he is the author and finisher of it! He is our great physician and our bridegroom. ❤🎉let’s all laugh at the devil bc he lookin real dumb rn!

[@kwkw5711]

Thank you for the insight we are a cell in the body of society and affected and affect that way.

[@geraldsmith7240]

This Is So Surgically Spiritually, Rejuvenating For My Soul, And Spirit. Christ Spoke To My Mind And Soul During This Beautiful Talk. I Thank God He Has Chosen You, Dear Brother To Enlighten My Spirit Of Fighting On, Like Your Dear🌹Grandmothers Heart. I Will Never Give Up Now. I Will Fall, But For Christ, I WILL Get Back Up, And My Spiritual Heart WILL Keep Beating.💚 God Bless And Keep You Dearest Brave Brother. 🕯🕯🕯

[@josephvanharen3518]

Joseph van Haren Thank you father for this beautiful encouraging talk , as evil is more and more surrounding us , I will ask the Lord for stronger faith and the grace to be able to fight and pray for our faith to be strong , and pray for the protection of the Church

[@TheCountessDarkness]

I am very moved by your sermon... Life is so hard, the last years have been so wrought with obstacles, ambushes and traps, it's a daily battle against bitterness, fear and anger, besides all our many other sins.... I am also Roman Catholic, and the image of your Grandmother's heart and the contrast you brought to it remind me of one of my favorite devotion, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced on the Cross and from which gushed forth water and blood, the very Heart of God in the flesh, brought back to life by the Holy Spirit and Glorified by the Father Himself, "Behold this Heart that so loved man!" God bless you too, brother, thank you for the encouragements!

[@EdWillener]

I've been putting this video of yours off for time and time again. Wow, THANK YOU for giving us this! I found the bottom once again and said to myself--it's time to watch this--and a powerful message indeed. Kyrie elieson!

[@gabycove106]

Doamne Ajută Părinte , mulțumesc frumos !

[@dariaangkadiredja5633]

Happy New Year Father Serafin! Thank you for all your lessons, God bless you abundantly!

[@josephmaxwell5033]

God Bless You and you must keep the faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

[@amberachildofgod3306]

Thank you I needed to hear this

[@lindaphillips4646]

Thank you. Below here is a comment about how Jesus fell 3 times as He carried His Cross, and got up each time and continued.. That that itself is an excellent lesson to us. i have no memory of ever hearing that idea before. The scriptures and saints always tell us to keep getting back up. Thank you..I know we all needed to hear that. May the lesson of your dear grandmother's beating heart stay with us all. Thank you, Lord, for this lesson..

[@amandarice144]

Thank you for sharing this Father! I needed it!

[@deirdrelewis1454]

This is a wonderful insight into the human condition! For Western Christians, what God revealed to Julian of Norwich may be helpful…when she asked why sin even existed, she was told that sin is necessary and that in the end “all shall be well”.

[@bluntweirdo]

thank you so much for sharing this. ❤❤❤

[@acidicsalt7214]

I'm a college student (who's Roman Catholic) in an art college in my final year so it has been tough for me. Lately there has been some moments when I was about to give up on everything I've been studying for. When you said "Keep moving forward", I felt like it was something I wanted to hear for quit awhile. Besides that, I just discovered this channel through KZbin Recommendation and I'm glad that I clicked on this video. 💛🙏🏻 Amen.

[@TheUniqueHistoryChannel777]

Amen! I needed to hear this. ✝️☦️

[@Ettoredipugnar]

Thank you Fr. Seraphim. My knees are skinned and bruised from falling many times .

[@Brad-RB]

I needed to hear this today. God bless you.

[@oanapuciu]

So much needed! Amin !

[@Leekboy-gv8ef]

You really touched my heart!

[@sophiamac9100]

Exceptional video Father Seraphim! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chicinchicago8834]

Powerful. Thank you, Father. ❤

[@masterabaddon6992]

Thank you for this.

[@Lifemaxxinggg]

That was the most beautiful video I have watched on this platform thank you brother ❤✝️

[@kiriaioulia]

This is the message that I needed to hear! THIS!!!! How it speaks to my heart, Father! Thank you so much! God Bless, and Happy New Year!

[@SteeredOuttaHeaven]

Thank you for this beautiful message

[@missinterpretation4984]

Thank you for this! So absolutely perfect for me right now.