By and large, an excellent video. I would only say that sometimes, being a gate-keeper of the Sacraments or enforcing rules IS being merciful and loving: provided one is gentle, humble, and ever-mindful of his own shortcomings and need of mercy. But otherwise, I couldn't agree more.
This is sadly part of a very common occurrence in Kosovo. Vandals enter churches, set them on fire, then they urinate and defecate in them. ...
"The World is trying the experiment of attempting to form a civilized but non-Christian mentality. The experiment will fail; but we must be very patient in awaiting its collapse; meanwhile redeeming the time: so that the Faith may be preserved alive through the dark ages before us; to renew and rebuild civilization, and save the World from suicide."
He may not be Orthodox, but everything he said applies to our church as well.
ReplyDeleteBy and large, an excellent video. I would only say that sometimes, being a gate-keeper of the Sacraments or enforcing rules IS being merciful and loving: provided one is gentle, humble, and ever-mindful of his own shortcomings and need of mercy. But otherwise, I couldn't agree more.
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