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Asbury Revival (USA) What are the five principles that can retain and transmit the Spirit of revival? (video)
Post date: 2023-03-08Autor: BCP
Dear Asbury University students, the whole Christian world is watching with hope the spiritual awakening that God has given in your university. This awakening is a great hope not only for America. It has affected the spiritual world and its fruits will be manifested both in the renewal of families and in the renewal of society. Surely you are familiar with David Wilkerson’s warning prophecy about the disaster that threatens America. But you are the hope! God can change even a just punishment, just as He changed it when Nineveh repented. Therefore, the revival at your university is the hope for saving America.
BCP: The spiritual root of the ego and the life journey of man (video)
Post date: 2023-01-25Autor: BCP
Man does not only have the material side, which he receives through his father and mother. Man is essentially a spiritual being. God created man by using matter – the dust of the ground – and breathed His spirit into him. Man became a living soul, i.e. a mental, thinking being, unlike animals (comp. Gen 1-3). Original sin, a spiritual poison, entered the soul of man through the violation of God’s commandment. Man became guilty of disobeying God, the Supreme Being. At the same time, he opened himself to another spiritual being, the devil. Redeeming faith is rooted in the truth revealed by God. “Whoever believes (in Christ) and is baptized will be saved.” (Mk 16:16) This is the foundation. But it must be followed by a way, which is Jesus Christ. He who endures on this way till the end will be saved. (Mt 24:13) A person needs especially a daily prayer routine when walking this way. Ideally, one tenth of the time of day. Those who will give God 2.5 hours every day will become free from the addiction to the spirit of the world and deception, which is active in mainstream media and social networks. In this way they will prefer vertical communication to a horizontal one or, in other words, they will prefer redeeming truth to deception, half-truths, and vanity. Redeeming faith is manifested primarily in interior prayer and in a personal relationship with the Saviour. It unites us to Him. We unite our sufferings and our crosses with Him, that is, we experience co-crucifixion with Christ. Our goal after this short life is eternal life. There is only one true way leading there, and that is Jesus Christ. He is the Way and the Truth, but also the Life – eternal life (Jn 14:6).
Reflection on Mt 6:34
Post date: 2023-01-11Autor: BCP
Jesus lays down principles even for the mundane matters of our daily life. These are common worries, worries about the future, about food, about finances, about health, about yourself and your family, worries about your house, etc. Jesus gives a simple instruction that we should not worry about tomorrow, because each day has enough trouble of its own. So we should focus on the day that is given to us and live it according to the will of God. Jesus says, “Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” In another place, Jesus says that we should watch because we do not know when death will come. Death will relieve us of all worries. Scripture tells us to redeem the time. Worries rob us of peace. If we are overwhelmed by worries, we need to set proper priorities and distinguish what needs to be done first in a given situation, and then do it, and put aside what is not so relevant or even what is unnecessary.
Reflection on Mt 6:22
Post date: 2022-12-01Autor: BCP
If you have bad eyes, or your eyesight is failing, you suffer. If you lose your sight, you are in complete darkness and see nothing of the material world. A particular kind of look or facial expression may reflect an inner harmony or disharmony. A gloomy face, an evil look, an envious or lustful eye conveys sin and disharmony or spiritual bondage that enslaves man. Nowadays, with the help of so-called modern psychologies, even the greatest criminal can easily create an artificial smile or pretend kindness, but it is unnatural and fake. Sooner or later it will be unmasked. We have three kinds of sight or eyes – physical, mental and spiritual. With our physical eyes we see the material world. Mental sight is our reason and we can use it to discover the invisible realities, such as abstract, mathematical or even logical truths. In the light of reason, we can also recognize moral laws, which are reflected in the sphere of mutual relationships.
BCP: Modern psychological and spiritual warfare /Part two/
Post date: 2022-11-25Autor: BCP
Analysis of spiritual warfare In part one, we reflected on the reality of spiritual and psychological warfare that is currently taking place on a global scale. In part two, we give an analysis of the spiritual war that takes place in the life of every person during his lifetime. Psychological and spiritual warfare begins when two people hate each other. Every form of war has not only a horizontal but also a vertical dimension, behind which is rebellion against God and rejection of His laws and commandments. This rebellion has its origin in the spirit of lies and evil. The source of evil in us, i.e. original sin, suppresses the awareness of truth and our conscience, which is the voice of God in the heart of man. The very fact that a person separates himself from God – the vertical – through sin has a negative impact on the horizontal as well, that is, on the relationship with another person. This is the cause of every war and every evil that has ever been committed by mankind. The Bible gives us an illustrative example in the description of the first fratricide. Cain first turned away from God, and then was filled with envy and jealousy of his brother. His holding onto hateful thoughts and the resulting emotions eventually led him to kill his brother.
BCP: Modern psychological and spiritual warfare /Part one/
Post date: 2022-11-17Autor: BCP
There is currently a psychological and spiritual war going on worldwide. This war is not primarily a war of armies, a war of people, but a war of the spirit. This war is primarily in the human mind. We can therefore talk about the realm of ideas, that is, about ideology. Our minds are influenced by spiritual forces, both positive and negative, that is, angels and demons. In his recent speech, a certain President has pointed to the satanic nature of Western civilization when he mentioned the Satanism associated with gender propaganda and gender reassignment. A hidden being, the devil, inspires those who have fallen away from God and rejected both natural and divine laws. Today, they are mainly represented by a worldwide semi-secret elite organization. The Bible testifies that the spiritual battle is fought with the demonic forces of fallen angels who exercise their world domination in space (see Eph 6:12). However, if we are in inner union with the Son of God and our Saviour, we have power even over the spiritual forces of evil (Lk 10:19).
Reflection on Mt 6:19
Post date: 2022-10-31Autor: BCP
Our nature corrupted by original sin is not concerned with treasures in heaven, where rust does not destroy and where thieves do not steal, but rather is inclined to materialism. It believes material things will provide for our future, and it even indulges the pride of life and looks down on the “have-nots”. Jesus says in the parable of the rich fool who wanted to pull down his barns and build greater: “You fool! This very night your soul will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?” Naturally, such people are not mindful of death or the end. Finally, in time of serious illness, and especially in the hour of death, they receive quite a shock. They may even keep the Christian faith, but if their heart clings to possessions, they will hardly get rid of the demon of mammon at the hour of death. Jesus says clearly: “You cannot serve God and mammon.”
Implementation of prayer acc. Mk 11:23
Post date: 2022-10-07Autor: BCP
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Our sins proceed from the source of evil in us, original sin. Therefore, each of us now acknowledges: I am an egoist who does not seek the will of God, but my own. I am a hedonist who seeks pleasure even at the cost of sin. I am a critic who condemns others, but I refuse to see or admit my fault. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. Lord, have mercy! Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Jesus died for me and my sins. I look in spirit at the cross of Christ, at His five wounds, and call on the name of Jesus in Hebrew: “YE-HO-SHU-AA-AA-AA” (5 times).
Reflection on Mt 6:6
Post date: 2022-10-07Autor: BCP
Jesus continues in verse 7: “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases like pagans, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them…” Jesus then tells us how to pray, and teaches us the Our Father (vv.9-13). The word of life assures us: “… your Father (God) who sees in secret will reward you.” Verse 8 adds: “For your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Prayer requires favourable conditions. One of them is to go into your room and shut the door, that is, to quieten your heart and not be immersed in your plans or worries. Today, the Internet, mass media, mobile phones, and thus constant communication with people, are major obstacles to silence of heart. There is no need to go into your room for such communication. But if you are to communicate with God, this requires outward separation from the world, but also inward silence of thoughts.
BCP: Through whom will God liberate the USA, Russia and Europe from mountains of demons? (video)
Post date: 2022-10-07Autor: BCP
Dear brother and sister in Christ, God is waiting for your obedience of faith to liberate America, Russia and Europe from mountains of demons. Demonic forces today control the thinking of people who have trampled on God’s laws, suppressed their conscience, and serve the spirit of lies and death. An army with the most modern weapons is not enough against Satan and his demons; they can only be overcome by the almighty power of God. It is here that biblical faith is decisive which unites us to the holy name of God – Jesus (Yehoshua). Our Savior promised: “If you say to this mountain (specifically, the mountain of demons): ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and if you do not doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will happen, it will be done for you.” (Mk 11:23)
Reflection on Mt 6:3
Post date: 2022-09-17Autor: BCP
In connection with this statement, Jesus says: “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.” And next, Jesus explains: “Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” (Mt 6:1-2) And He continues: “But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.” So, Jesus emphasizes that we should not seek recognition, or even glory, from people. If we apply this counsel of Christ, we are spared many disappointments. Jesus points out that we should do good deeds in secret with the motivation to please God. In addition, it is true that we thus store up for ourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy them and thieves do not steal them. Such motivation requires faith. This involves sacrifice, and you can even expect that people will slander and discredit you for that. But you have all the more credit with God if you endure all this out of love for Him.
Reflection on Mt 5:44
Post date: 2022-09-17Autor: BCP
Jesus tells us what our relationship should be to our enemies: 1) we are to love them; 2) to bless those who curse us; 3) to do good to those who hate us; 4) to pray for those who spitefully use us and persecute us. Each of these four requirements may seem absurd at first glance and give the impression that by fulfilling them we open the door for evil to spread through evil people. The world has different standards, which are contrary to Christ’s requirements:
Reflection on Mt 5:32
Post date: 2022-07-26Autor: BCP
At the time of Jesus, marriage was not yet a sacrament, which is why, as we know, for example, King David had several wives. In this verse, which refers to the indissolubility of marriage, Jesus points to the Old Testament practice where it was said: Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. But Jesus says: But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. What does the Catholic Catechism say? What is the sacrament of marriage? The sacrament of matrimony is a sacrament that sanctifies the indissoluble union between a Catholic man and woman and entitles them to special graces for the due performance of marital duties.
Reflection on Mt 5:29
Post date: 2022-07-15Autor: BCP
This verse is a continuation of the preceding verse speaking of an impure look, which is the root of the sin of adultery. Jesus gives the saving instructions in the words “cut it off and cast it from you”. In another place, He says “pluck it out”. It is not about physically cutting off your hand or foot or plucking out your eye, but rather about making an inner self-denial by cutting off a thought or feeling, that is, a momentary sensation which can take control of the human mind or will and lead a person to an irresponsible act, sin or even crime. The words about cutting off the hand or foot mean that we should not use our members as instruments of sin. Scripture says in another place: “Men should pray with holy hands lifted up to God.” (1Ti 2:8) Our feet should not walk where there is danger.
BCP: Orthodoxy and orthopraxy – the means of restoring the Church /video/
Post date: 2022-07-13Autor: BCP
At present, discussion is beginning to develop around the resignation of pseudo Pope Francis. At the same time, there are voices saying that Benedict XVI is the valid Pope. However, the reality is that the Church is currently in a state of Sede Vacante. The archheretic Bergoglio denies the basic teachings, which are the condition of our salvation, and breaks moral laws by promoting idolatry and sodomy. Therefore, he cannot be considered a valid head of the Church! Bishop Schneider and other prelates, however, mistakenly declare him a legitimate Pope.
The mystery of faith – the Eucharist
Post date: 2022-07-13Autor: BCP
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man through the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and, dying on the cross, He redeemed us from eternal condemnation. The mystery of redemption is closely connected with the Mother of Jesus, whom Jesus gave us as our Mother at the hour of His death. “Behold, your Mother!” This is His last will and testament from the cross for you too! As the Mother of Jesus and our Mother, standing by the cross, she experienced the deepest and innermost union with the dying Jesus. She will accompany you through your spiritual experience of the mystery of the Eucharist – the making present of Christ’s death. What is the purpose of this booklet? It should help you to experience the Mass more deeply. We live in a time of apostasy. Nevertheless, Christ’s sacrifice is constantly made present in the Mass by the Holy Spirit through true priests who have remained faithful to Christ.
BCP: Liturgy and priesthood – to the roots of the Calvary sacrifice /video/
Post date: 2022-07-08Autor: BCP
Let us consider the liturgy from the point of view of spiritual benefit. The condition for a deeper experience of Christ’s Calvary sacrifice is two moments of silence. One before the Consecration and the other after it. At the first moment of silence, the priest realizes the spiritual roots of the New Testament priesthood. These go back to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. The bloodless sacrifice was instituted and the Holy Spirit was given on Mount Zion. Even today, through the sacrament of the priesthood, the Holy Spirit makes present Christ’s sacrifice on the cross!
Unite yourself to Jesus crucified
Post date: 2022-07-05Autor: BCP
Life is short. An old proverb says: “God visits suffering upon those whom He loves.” Let us unite our crosses, our afflictions, e.g. physical suffering or illnesses… with the suffering of Christ. If you are healthy, thank God for that.
Reflection on Mt 5:27-28
Post date: 2022-07-05Autor: BCP
On the evening before His death, Jesus emphasized: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me.” Many commandments are part of the Sermon on the Mount, which opens with the eight Beatitudes. Jesus touches on an issue that is extremely topical today, namely moral purity. He says: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The Lord, through Moses, gave people the Sixth and Ninth Commandments of the Decalogue. Jesus speaks here as the supreme Lawgiver, saying: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you…” When a judge promulgates a law, he does so in the name of political authority and power, such as a kingdom or republic. Being God, Jesus promulgates moral laws by His own divine authority. He Himself says that He did not come to destroy but to fulfil the essence of what had already been given by God in the Old Testament before His coming. Jesus now clarifies the question of purity, and says: “Whoever looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Reflection on Mt 5:22
Post date: 2022-06-14Autor: BCP
We must keep guard over our thoughts, our heart and our words, if anyone has a complaint against another. Even a mere half-truth can hurt a lot and, like slander, can hardly be corrected. However, one must also take into account another aspect, as mentioned by Saint Basil, namely that there are two cases when it is necessary to publicly point out someone’s negatives without it being considered slander. The first one is when there is a danger of evil being treated as good. And the other one is the need to correct a sinner.