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Spiritual preparation for the anniversaryof baptism of Kievan Rus / Part six: Occultism I (video)
Post date: 2013-05-14Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part six: Occultism I + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part five: The receiving of the Holy Spirit (video)
Post date: 2013-05-05Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part five: The receiving of the Holy Spirit + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part 4: The receiving of the Mother of God (video)
Post date: 2013-04-28Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part 4: The receiving of the Mother of God + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part 3: Forgiveness (video)
Post date: 2013-04-21Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part 3: Forgiveness. + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Reflection on Rom 8:11-13
Post date: 2013-04-13Autor: BCP
Chapter eight of the Epistle to the Romans leads us into the mystery of deliverance from spiritual and physical slavery which is the consequence of the infection of original sin in us. Verses 1 and 2 speak of deliverance from the law of sin and death which is only possible through the law of the Spirit who gives life in Christ Jesus. The law as such means that something is repeated, a certain regularity. If we have received the Spirit of God, listen to His voice and obey it, following our conscience, we are not carnal people but spiritual. Verse 11 says that if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us, He will also give life to our mortal bodies.
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part 2: Jesus is the Lord (video)
Post date: 2013-04-12Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus Part 2: Jesus is the Lord / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus / Part one: The receiving of the Saviour (video)
Post date: 2013-04-06Autor: BCP
Spiritual preparation for the anniversary of baptism of Kievan Rus Part one: The receiving of the Saviour / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Intelligent Design in schools
Post date: 2013-03-30Autor: BCP
We propose that the unscientific Darwinian theory should be eliminated and replaced by the theory of Intelligent Design. In accordance with reason, the wise and intelligent arrangement of the universe as well as of a simple cell testifies to the existence of an Intelligent Being. Modern science has disproved Darwinian fable which has gained ground solely for ideological reasons and has a negative impact on the moral life.
Life in community Part V / Losing one’s soul for the sake of Jesus (cf. Mt 10:39) (video)
Post date: 2013-03-10Autor: BCP
Life in community Part V / Losing one’s soul for the sake of Jesus (cf. Mt 10:39) / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Life in community Part IV / True unity in Christ (video)
Post date: 2013-03-09Autor: BCP
Life in community Part IV - True unity in Christ / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Life in community Part III / Ministries in the community (Eph 4:11) (video)
Post date: 2013-03-08Autor: BCP
Life in community Part III - Ministries in the community (Eph 4:11) / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Life in community - Part II ...walk in newness of life (Rom 6:4) (video)
Post date: 2013-03-07Autor: BCP
Life in community - Part II ...walk in newness of life (Rom 6:4) / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Life in community - Part I (video)
Post date: 2013-03-06Autor: BCP
Life in community - Part I / + Elijah - Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Reflection on Romans 8:5-8
Post date: 2013-02-16Autor: BCP
The Scripture often speaks about the spirit, soul and flesh. The powers of the soul are intellect and will. As a result of original sin, reason can hardly know the essence of the truth and the will is weakened and hardly inclined to pure good. This infection of original sin wounded the heart of man and destroyed the inner harmony. The consequence is that the heart succumbs to disordered passions, selfishness and self-love. The Scripture refers to the heart as “deceitful above all things” (Jer 17:9) and as “the heart of stone” (Ez 36:26). God promised to give us a new heart (Ez 36:26).
Seven prayer stops during the day
Post date: 2013-01-03Autor: BCP
God’s Word says: “Seven times a day...” (Psa 119:164). Both the Old- and the New-Testament Tradition present a daily prayer rhythm. This rhythm was kept by St. Paul and the Apostles. Similarly, St. Basil emphasized the need for prayer stops during the day in the life of every Christian. Unfortunately, nowadays Christians do not have the daily rhythm of contact with God. After many prayers and prayerful quests for actualization of the Church tradition at the present time we propose the following proven way of prayer. It is a prayer 7 times a day: when getting up, at 9:00 a.m., 12:00, 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and when lying down. How are we to pray and why?
An SOS to Christians of the EU (+ video)
Post date: 2012-08-04Autor: BCP
Today Jesus says clearly: “Unless you repent, you will all perish” He connects His exhortation with the parable of the fruitless fig tree. The lord said to the vinedresser: “Cut it down!” And he answered him: “Lord, let it alone this year also... And unless it bears fruit, after that you can cut it down.” (cf. Lk 13:6f)This year God gives the nations of Europe a chance of repentance. His demand is: a year of constant prayer! The Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate therefore appeals to all bishops, priests and pastors for repentance. Their task is to initiate a year of a continuous prayer. This is the only means of salvation from disaster!
An SOS to Christians in USA (+ video)
Post date: 2012-08-04Autor: BCP
In this historic hour, the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate appeals to the Christians of all U.S. denominations. God will save American Christians through a constant prayer of faith. The means of salvation offered by God are also fasting and celebration of Sunday.
Be ready for God’s Judgment!
Post date: 2012-06-28Autor: BCP
Be ready for God’s Judgment! + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate