Comments for Receive One Another http://blog.westsrbdio.org "Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God." (Roman 15:7) Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:19:15 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on A Few Thoughts on Marriage: Love in the Western World and the Eastern Church by Kathryn http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/14/a-few-thoughts-on-marriage-love-in-the-western-world-and-the-eastern-church/comment-page-1/#comment-550 Kathryn Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:19:15 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=128#comment-550 The problem is also in the lack of teaching of our Orthodox hierarchy on this subject. If St. Paul says we are to pray without ceasing, can one pray while engaged in sexual intimacy? Each individual needs to test the spirit of their motivations and then, perhaps, they might learn from where the spirit of the desire is coming from. Pray for a blessing from Christ before having an encounter and see. Assuming Christ takes part in the marriage/relationship, one should not have a problem remaining "undefiled". Personally, after being married for 22 yrs. there are rare occasions when this intimacy seems to not have disturbed prayerfulness, but it arises out of the two of us being more humble and attuned to Christ as well as putting the other spouse first. The problem is also in the lack of teaching of our Orthodox hierarchy on this subject. If St. Paul says we are to pray without ceasing, can one pray while engaged in sexual intimacy? Each individual needs to test the spirit of their motivations and then, perhaps, they might learn from where the spirit of the desire is coming from. Pray for a blessing from Christ before having an encounter and see. Assuming Christ takes part in the marriage/relationship, one should not have a problem remaining “undefiled”. Personally, after being married for 22 yrs. there are rare occasions when this intimacy seems to not have disturbed prayerfulness, but it arises out of the two of us being more humble and attuned to Christ as well as putting the other spouse first.

]]> Comment on A Few Thoughts on Marriage: Love in the Western World and the Eastern Church by Nona Mills http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/14/a-few-thoughts-on-marriage-love-in-the-western-world-and-the-eastern-church/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Nona Mills Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:28:40 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=128#comment-392 Christians need to keep in mind that marriage is a contract between one man and one woman. This is the way that Christ interprets a marriage, and it is the way we should interpret it. Christians need to keep in mind that marriage is a contract between one man and one woman. This is the way that Christ interprets a marriage, and it is the way we should interpret it.

]]> Comment on Fishing for Souls – His Grace, Bishop Justin, of Timok, Serbia by Benedict Manthei http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/12/fishing-for-souls-his-grace-bishop-justin-of-timok-serbia/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Benedict Manthei Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:28:16 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=119#comment-279 This post Receive One Another » Fishing for Souls – His Grace, Bishop Justin, of Timok, Serbia hit the nail on the head. I am certain to come back here frequently to see whatever you have to say. You won a reader. This post Receive One Another » Fishing for Souls – His Grace, Bishop Justin, of Timok, Serbia hit the nail on the head. I am certain to come back here frequently to see whatever you have to say. You won a reader.

]]> Comment on A Few Thoughts on Marriage: Love in the Western World and the Eastern Church by Attorney Adriane Minalga http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/14/a-few-thoughts-on-marriage-love-in-the-western-world-and-the-eastern-church/comment-page-1/#comment-254 Attorney Adriane Minalga Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:16:23 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=128#comment-254 Fantastic point. I completely agree. Well said! Fantastic point. I completely agree. Well said!

]]> Comment on Fishing for Souls – His Grace, Bishop Justin, of Timok, Serbia by Ariana Coleman http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/12/fishing-for-souls-his-grace-bishop-justin-of-timok-serbia/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Ariana Coleman Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:03:37 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=119#comment-195 i think that spiritual life is much more important compared to our earthly life.*:" i think that spiritual life is much more important compared to our earthly life.*:”

]]> Comment on The Icon and the Kingdom of God: A Homily on the Sunday of Orthodoxy by kevien cook http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2010/02/27/the-icon-and-the-kingdom-of-god-a-homily-on-the-sunday-of-orthodoxy/comment-page-1/#comment-170 kevien cook Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:33:50 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=151#comment-170 I was received into the Orthodox Church exactly one month ago, on Orthodoxy Sunday, in Butte Montana. And I wanted you to know that it is because of what you say above, because of the icon, that I came into the Church. I have experience in every form of “Christianity” in America and it is only the Orthodox Church that understands. Understands what you say above. And that is why I chose Orthodoxy Sunday to become Orthodox. I cherish the ,almost inexpressible, light that you share in the homily above. And the rest of this web site is extraordinary. I am so honored to have you as my Bishop, as my Father and my Brother. Bless me, Kevien I was received into the Orthodox Church exactly one month ago, on Orthodoxy Sunday, in Butte Montana. And I wanted you to know that it is because of what you say above, because of the icon, that I came into the Church. I have experience in every form of “Christianity” in America and it is only the Orthodox Church that understands. Understands what you say above. And that is why I chose Orthodoxy Sunday to become Orthodox.

I cherish the ,almost inexpressible, light that you share in the homily above. And the rest of this web site is extraordinary. I am so honored to have you as my Bishop, as my Father and my Brother.

Bless me, Kevien

]]> Comment on By the Numbers: Orthodoxy in America by Fr. Gregory Edwards http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/01/27/by-the-numbers-orthodoxy-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Fr. Gregory Edwards Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:50:28 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=97#comment-162 Dear Peter, The blessing of the Lord! Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I take your point about statistical significance, but even if we are 3,600,000 (or more), that number is still (relatively) quite small, so the overarching question remains the same. I notice that we've had discussion here of some of the difficulties of being a minority group, but what about the opportunities it presents? Dear Peter,
The blessing of the Lord! Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I take your point about statistical significance, but even if we are 3,600,000 (or more), that number is still (relatively) quite small, so the overarching question remains the same.

I notice that we’ve had discussion here of some of the difficulties of being a minority group, but what about the opportunities it presents?

]]> Comment on The Icon and the Kingdom of God: A Homily on the Sunday of Orthodoxy by marsha jovanovic http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2010/02/27/the-icon-and-the-kingdom-of-god-a-homily-on-the-sunday-of-orthodoxy/comment-page-1/#comment-161 marsha jovanovic Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:48:20 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=151#comment-161 Thank you so much for adding this blog to your very rich website. With your permission, I will be reprinting this sermon in the Voice of St George (Spring issue). May God continue to bless your ministry. Marsha Jovanovic Thank you so much for adding this blog to your very rich website. With your permission, I will be reprinting this sermon in the Voice of St George (Spring issue).

May God continue to bless your ministry.

Marsha Jovanovic

]]> Comment on By the Numbers: Orthodoxy in America by Peter O'Filon http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/01/27/by-the-numbers-orthodoxy-in-america/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Peter O'Filon Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:56:34 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=97#comment-160 Father bless--- If you note, the margin of error is also 0.6%, so there may actually be <i>none</i> of us here ... or 3,600,000 of us! (1% = 3,000,000.) What that also means is that most of Pew's figures on the linked page are relatively meaningless, statistically speaking. Pew is relatively reputable, but it's hard to do accurate survey statistics regarding relatively small groups in a sample, i.e., a country, as big as the U.S., beyond say All Catholics, and the main 2 or 3 Protestant branches, such as they do there. One problem I can think of is that we small groups are so hit-and-miss, that one day the pollster can hit the jackpot with us, and another day not find a one of us; even if he splits the difference, is that going to be accurate? Who knows? Exactly. With all the bytes spilled on the WWW arguing over purported/claimed Orthodox numbers, it'd be really helpful if the Census Bureau felt free to ask a religious question as they occasionally used to. Then again, the numbers might get skewed by smart-alecks writing down "Jedi" as I read recently happened in Australia, by way of protest against the government even asking! Father bless—

If you note, the margin of error is also 0.6%, so there may actually be none of us here … or 3,600,000 of us! (1% = 3,000,000.) What that also means is that most of Pew’s figures on the linked page are relatively meaningless, statistically speaking. Pew is relatively reputable, but it’s hard to do accurate survey statistics regarding relatively small groups in a sample, i.e., a country, as big as the U.S., beyond say All Catholics, and the main 2 or 3 Protestant branches, such as they do there. One problem I can think of is that we small groups are so hit-and-miss, that one day the pollster can hit the jackpot with us, and another day not find a one of us; even if he splits the difference, is that going to be accurate? Who knows? Exactly.

With all the bytes spilled on the WWW arguing over purported/claimed Orthodox numbers, it’d be really helpful if the Census Bureau felt free to ask a religious question as they occasionally used to. Then again, the numbers might get skewed by smart-alecks writing down “Jedi” as I read recently happened in Australia, by way of protest against the government even asking!

]]> Comment on Fishing for Souls – His Grace, Bishop Justin, of Timok, Serbia by Lenore Hou http://blog.westsrbdio.org/2009/09/12/fishing-for-souls-his-grace-bishop-justin-of-timok-serbia/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Lenore Hou Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:39:55 +0000 http://blog.westsrbdio.org/?p=119#comment-151 Just browsing around and found your site. Very good post. Will be adding you to my RSS reader. Just browsing around and found your site. Very good post. Will be adding you to my RSS reader.

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