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Reflection on Lk 24:46-47
Post date: 2026-03-29Autor: BCP
Who said these words and where? Jesus spoke them on Sunday evening when He appeared to the apostles gathered on Mount Zion. It was here that Jesus had celebrated the Last Supper three days earlier, on Thursday evening. The risen Jesus reminds the astonished apostles that He had foretold several times that He would suffer, but also rise from the dead on the third day. Only when this prophecy was fulfilled were the apostles’ eyes opened. Jesus goes on to say that repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations.
Losing our soul (life) for the sake of Jesus and the Annunciation
Post date: 2026-03-25Autor: BCP
When the Blessed Virgin said: “I am the bondslave of the Lord!”, the Spirit of God descended on her. How will an impossible thing become possible? The Holy Spirit will do it. Through the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Spirit, Jesus wants to live in us. How? He wants us to surrender our will to Him in all things. He wants us to give Him our all. He wants us to love God with all our heart, with all our soul and with all our strength. The essential thing needed to allow God to live in us, to allow Jesus to be incarnate in us, is the obedience of Mary: “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord!”
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” (Is 53:6)
Post date: 2026-03-22Autor: BCP
“All we like sheep have gone astray…” The first words are “all we”. That is, me, you, each of us. None of us can say: Not me. All we have gone astray. What does it mean? To go astray means not to know the way. When a child gets lost in the forest, they do not know the way back.
Reflection on John 15:8
Post date: 2026-03-14Autor: BCP
By what will the Father be glorified? By our bearing much fruit. But we will not bear much fruit by engaging in many activities independently of God’s will. If we are independent of Jesus in our problems — that is, if we do not remain in Him and He in us, but remain only in our own will, our own ideas, and our own emotions — then we can only produce abundant confusion, which is of no benefit to the Kingdom of God. We can bear fruit only if we abide in Christ and are Christ’s disciples. But Jesus sets a condition for each of His disciples: “Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” This does not mean that we must rid ourselves of the material means of life and the like. However, it is necessary that in every situation we renounce our own will, which refuses to submit to God’s will, and this is connected with a certain test of faith. The fruit that we then bear — spiritual fruit — remains for all eternity.
Lord, give me true zeal!
Post date: 2026-03-14Autor: BCP
Lord, how much suffering You have endured for my sake – scourging, crowning with thorns, the way of the cross, crucifixion! You shed all Your blood for me, You paid the price for me, You love me! And what am I doing for You and for the salvation of my soul? Lord, give me true zeal and help me to deny myself in particular situations, to take up my cross and to follow You.
Lent – a time of trials
Post date: 2026-03-13Autor: BCP
We pass through stages in our life which we could call Gethsemane or Calvary. Sometimes the attacks are concentrating from all sides, but we must persevere in pure faith and total surrender like the Mother of Jesus and our Mother by the cross. In the hour of darkness and in time of trial, let us stand by the cross and believe in the power of God. May you be buried into the death of Jesus in this Lenten period so that there will be nothing left – no wish or anything else of your own, and His new life, the life in dependence on the Father, shall be your new programme. May Jesus crucified and risen grant this to you!
Meditations on the Passion and the Way of the Cross
Post date: 2026-03-10Autor: BCP
Contemplating the Lord’s passion is an ancient tradition. It helps you realize more deeply what Jesus suffered for your sake. From this knowledge comes true respect, love and gratitude. It is recommended to contemplate the Lord’s passion especially on Thursday evening and Friday, the day of Christ’s redemptive suffering and death.
Prayer of St Ephraim
Post date: 2026-03-09Autor: BCP
St Ephraim’s prayer for Lent reads: “O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, of discouragement, of lust for power, and of vain speaking (vain thoughts and daydreams) give not unto me!” So the first problem is spiritual and physical idleness which leads to mental dullness, and the power that should be transformed into love is transformed into self-love, anger, self-pity, daydreams and unchaste thoughts and feelings. In this prayer, we pray for deliverance from idleness and three more spirits, namely: discouragement, lust for power or self-love, and vain speaking.
Reflection on Jn 15:5a
Post date: 2026-02-28Autor: BCP
In the parable of the vine, Jesus explains that those who believe in Him should remember to be united to Him. This is expressed in the words, ‘… abides in Me, and I in him’. The word ‘abide’ also indicates that being united to Jesus and His will is not enough in only a specific case. We must continue abiding in this spiritual union.
Two mighty eagle’s wings – PRAYER AND FASTING!
Post date: 2026-02-27Autor: BCP
God’s Word says: “Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. But the woman was given two mighty eagle’s wings to fly into the wilderness to her refuge…” (Rev 12:13-14)
Reflection on Phi 2:5.8
Post date: 2026-02-15Autor: BCP
What mind was in Christ Jesus? And therefore, what mind should be in us? Not the proud mind of the spirit of the world. Rather, Jesus humbled Himself and was obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. In what did His great humiliation consist? In this: Being in very nature God, co-equal with the Father, He made Himself nothing, humbled Himself and took on human nature. Jesus was obedient to the Heavenly Father also in that He accepted the means of our salvation – death on the cross.
Reflection on Mt 6:15
Post date: 2026-02-01Autor: BCP
For two weeks, the word of life will remind us of the necessity of forgiveness. If we forgive others, the Lord enlightens our minds and we understand that we also have hurt others and need forgiveness. Therefore, it is good to know and adopt a life principle expressed in the short prayer: “My God, I forgive this person, and I pray that You also forgive me, for I have hurt and offended many, and I was blind to my own guilt and unwilling to admit it.” Every act of forgiveness marks a spiritual breakthrough. It is no good philosophizing or theologizing about it. You need to make this step.
Reflection on Gal 5:13
Post date: 2026-01-05Autor: BCP
What is true freedom in Christ? It does not mean casting aside God’s laws and commandments, allowing the proud ego to indulge its unrestrained bodily desires and commit evil without remorse. Human freedom does not consist in the inviolability of the ego, which, in its pride, wants to have the final say, even over God’s word. This would be false freedom, leading to destruction. Freedom in Christ means that a person accepts the path of truth – that is, repentance – and denies himself, his own pride. He is aware of the law of the grain of wheat, which must die in order for new life to come. He thus fully recognizes the reality that the pride of our ego – untouchable and easily offended – must be called by its true name. He is conscious of this spiritual poison within the human heart, within himself, from which all wars and crimes arise and which is also the cause of eternal condemnation. On the throne of our soul sits the proud ego. It must be cast down!
Jesus and I, together! Never more alone! (+german version)
Post date: 2026-01-05Autor: BCP
Each day has enough trouble of its own, but I need to give it to the Lord. Don’t let it worry me, and if I must carry it, so let me carry it together with Jesus – Jesus and I. Only one thing is needed: together – Jesus and you!!! Jesus and I, together! Never more alone! We need to try it in practice not just every day but a number of times a day. And not just for one or two days but until death.
After Christmas Thoughts from Patriarch Elijah /video/
Post date: 2026-01-03Autor: BCP
After Christmas Thoughts from Patriarch Elijah
He is born to us...
Post date: 2025-12-31Autor: BCP
Holiness consists in the fact that we stand in the light every day and repent immediately of our self-will, stubbornness or pride which rebels against God. We need to become aware of our sins which we have committed in our life, to bow our head and to confess: “Lord, I have done this and this, and now I have rebelled against You again…” In this way, we immediately bring the spirit of pride to light, so it flees very quickly and we receive peace and light for the next steps. All rebellion, self-pity… must be nailed to the cross daily, at all times. Without this it is not possible to truly follow Christ and to be delivered from sin. Only then will God’s Word be true in our life: “Christ lives in me.”
To you is born this day the Saviour, who is Christ the Lord!
Post date: 2025-12-25Autor: BCP
At Christmas, we commemorate the coming of Christ into this world. He was born as a defenceless Child for our sake. Let us realize the great joy which the Word of God brings us: “To you is born this day the Saviour, who is Christ the Lord!” (Lk 2:11) This day and to me is born the Saviour! This day and to you is born the Saviour! Christ wants to be born in us too, and through us He wants to bear witness to the world. Why? So that people may receive forgiveness of sins and be saved. It is written in the Gospel: “He will save His people from their sins.” Jesus is the Head of the Mystical Body – the Church. We are His members, and He wants us to bear witness in these times and to be ready even to suffer for this testimony. He saved us through His suffering, through His Blood, through His sacrifice on the cross.
Reflection on Eph 5:15-16
Post date: 2025-12-21Autor: BCP
This word of life is highly topical at the present time. Our times are truly apocalyptic. The world is held under Satan’s totalitarian dictatorship. This spirit of lies and death, operating under the name New World Order, in reality conceals depopulation or genocide agenda. The agenda is implemented through earthly demons incarnate, the architects of death, criminals against humanity, members of Masonic lodges, who are owners of the largest banks and control the entire world, holding it in their grip. What should we do, being seemingly powerless? God’s Word gives the answer: We should be careful, very careful, how we live. Otherwise, we will waste this time which God has given us. We will waste it to our own detriment and to the detriment of those for whom we could have been instruments of the grace of salvation. Let us be fully aware of this! Let us not waste time by sitting aimlessly on the internet, or worse, glued to our smartphones. That is squandering time – throwing it away. Let us not waste this time on empty talk, but use it above all to speak with God in prayer: about ourselves and about the souls God has entrusted to us. We need God’s light, God’s wisdom, and God’s help.
The series “The Resurrection of Christ” Season 3
Post date: 2025-12-08Autor: BCP
The series “The Resurrection of Christ” Season 3. This film about the resurrection of Jesus Christ bears witness to the truth in accordance with the Gospel.
Reflection on Rom 12:2
Post date: 2025-12-07Autor: BCP
Our Lady of Fatima said: “If Russia is converted, there will be no global catastrophe.” How is this conversion to happen? Russia must also begin to keep holy the Day of Christ’s Resurrection. In Russia, the largest Church is the Orthodox Church. Therefore, it is the Orthodox bishops, priests, and monks who must first undergo conversion. Then the faithful will follow. This is a task that lies before the Russian nation, alongside other significant political measures needed to curb the influence of the ravening apocalyptic beast that has already programmed in every detail the self-destruction of Russia, America and seven billion people in pursuit of the so-called ‘golden billion’. Therefore, we should remember in a brief prayer both the conversion of Russia and our own personal conversion. This means having the courage for radical humility, not taking offence when someone points out our faults or highlights our negative character traits. We must learn to grow in humility, and start with ourselves. Only through humility can we overcome the devil; otherwise, we cannot prevail. The gift of humility must be sought in prayer and practised with patience – that is, through self-discipline and self-denial. This is the way Jesus taught us: “Learn from Me, for I am humble in heart…”