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Join Fr. Philip Hall on a profound journey as he explores the profound question: Where do we find God? In this enlightening video, discover that it's not about where you go, but about opening your heart to where God chooses to dwell. Uncover the transformative truth that God comes to the very core of your being, making you pure. Explore the misconceptions of seeking God through special places, pilgrimages, or revered figures. Fr. Philip discusses the crucial realization that it's not about reaching God; it's about God reaching you. Fr. Philip emphasizes the importance of welcoming God into your heart and not asking Him to leave, echoing the Gospel story of a town that begged Jesus to depart - the most terrifying verse in the Bible.
All Saints of Lincolnshire Orthodox Christian Church, Lincoln, England, July, 2023.
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Join Fr. Philip Hall on a profound journey as he explores the profound question: Where do we find God? In this enlightening video, discover that it's not about where you go, but about opening your heart to where God chooses to dwell. Uncover the transformative truth that God comes to the very core of your being, making you pure. Explore the misconceptions of seeking God through special places, pilgrimages, or revered figures. Fr. Philip discusses the crucial realization that it's not about reaching God; it's about God reaching you. Fr. Philip emphasizes the importance of welcoming God into your heart and not asking Him to leave, echoing the Gospel story of a town that begged Jesus to depart - the most terrifying verse in the Bible.
All Saints of Lincolnshire Orthodox Christian Church, Lincoln, England, July, 2023.
Watch the full sermon on Archimandrite Philip's channel: youtu.be/E2pB5FLbJLY
Read the English transcript of this video here: otelders.org/theology-and-spirituality/do-you-know-what-is-the-most-terrifying-verse-in-the-bible-fr-philip-hall
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![Am I going to die at 87? A blind monk talking with God on Mount Athos | Fr. Athanasios
In this video, Fr. Athanasios of Simonopetra [Mount Athos] talks about the life and repose of Elder Gelasius, a monk of Mount Athos who used to have a dialogue with God. What do you want from me, Your creature? He [God] said, To love Me and to be afraid of Me. Again, I did not hesitate and asked, How to love You and How to be afraid of You? To love Me as your Father and to be afraid of Me as your Creator. This is part of a homily of Fr. Athanasios of Simonopetra [Mount Athos] at the Holy Church of St. Athanasios in Mpara, Trikala, Greece (March 27, 2023).
Video source: ΙΕΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΗ ΤΡΙΚΚΗΣ, ΓΑΡΔΙΚΙΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΠΥΛΗΣ
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