The World is a Contest No. 1 (St Isaac the Syrian) | Orthodox Christian Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeThis world is a contest and a field for contest. This time is the time of struggle The King lays no limit on his warriors until the contest is over; then every man will be brought to the doors of the King of Kings and there tried as to whether he has gained the victory in the contest, or has turned his back. There is only one law there: to watch and resist. + St Isaac the Syrian, Directions on Spiritual Training, Text 103 For the ancient fathers, a

entombing the Source of Life

a deep wave of light and love poured into my heart

Let the priests

come Thou now and sanctify this water by the indwelling of Thy Holy Spirit

which means

and the last first

then He will come again

who has really begun to be troubled by his sins

we do not listen to our conscience and correct our way of life

that in the hour everyone shall receive in proportion to his merits

but may live according to God in the Spirit

О long-suffering Lord