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“The only real fall of man is his noneucharistic life in a noneucharistic world.”

Book:For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy

Work

For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy

Written by an expert in Orthodox theology, 'For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy' delves into the historical and theological foundations of sacraments within the Orthodox tradition. The book examines various sacraments, their rituals, and their spiritual implications, providing a comprehensive understanding of their importance in the faith. more

Author

Alexander Schmemann

Alexander Schmemann was a prominent Orthodox theologian and writer, born on September 13, 1921, and died on December 13, 1983. He had a profound impact on the field of Orthodox theology with his deep understanding of Christian doctrine and history. more

“Centuries of secularism have failed to transform eating into something strictly utilitarian. Food is still treated with reverence...To eat is still something more than to maintain bodily functions. People may not understand what that 'something more' is, but they nonetheless desire to celebrate it. They are still hungry and thirsty for sacramental life.”

People May Stills Desire Century Eating Function Hungry Treated Celebrate Reverence Secularism Thirsty Utilitarian Bodily Functions

Author:Alexander Schmemann

“If you're doing the best you can, that's good enough.”

Ifs Enough Good Enough

Book:Lighten Up!

Source: Lighten Up!

“When our burdens are grievous to be borne, when we face a world in which it seems that there is only struggle and no rest, I hope we can remember the immense strength of our sisterhood, the reservoirs that we have within us, and the unfailing wellspring of the Savior’s love for us, even in the midst of adversity.”

World Seems Remember Faces Struggle Adversity Burden Midst Savior Immense Sisterhood Reservoirs Wellspring

Author:Chieko N. Okazaki

“Our real calling to be a compassionate Christian came when we stepped out of the waters of baptism… We don’t need a bishop’s assignment to be kind. We don’t need to sign up to be thoughtful. We don’t need to be sustained by our wards to be sensitive.”

Needs Kind Real Christian Water Calling Sensitive Thoughtful Be Kind Compassionate Bishops Baptism Assignments