Orthodox Christian Fellowship (F.O.C.U.S) UNSW: Three Spiritual Rules

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Three Spiritual Rules

h/t to David at Pious Fabrications

Pray more than you read.
Listen more than you speak.
Live this temporal life on earth as if you were already living the immortal life of heaven.

3 comments:

yudikris said...: Simple rules but very deep! Thanks for sharing this, Pandeli ;)!; October 3, 2010 at 1:02 AM
Orthodox Christian Resources said...: Hey Yudi,

Good to hear from you!! Thanks for always visiting...

By the way, are you in contact with Fr Chrysostom there in Indonesia?; October 3, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Anonymous said...: lovely lovely advice.; October 11, 2010 at 10:56 PM

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The one who is perfect in love and has reached the summit of detachment knows no distinction between one’s own and another’s, between faithful and unfaithful, between slave and freeman, or indeed between male and female. But having risen above the tyranny of the passions and looking to the one nature of men he regards all equally and is equally disposed toward all. For in him there is neither Greek nor Jew, neither male nor female, neither slave nor freeman, but Christ is everything and in everything.

~ St Maximus the Confessor

Prayers for Students

Christ my Lord, the Giver of light and wisdom, who opened the eyes of the blind man and transformed the fishermen into wise heralds and teachers of the gospel through the coming of the Holy Spirit, shine also in my mind the light of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Grant me discernment, understanding and wisdom in learning. Enable me to complete my assignments and to abound in every good work, for to You I give honour and glory.
Amen.

Prayers Before Study
Most blessed Lord, send the grace of Your Holy Spirit on me to strengthen me that I may learn well the subject I am about to study and by it become a better person for Your glory, the comfort of my family and the benefit of Your Church and our Nation. Amen

Christ, the true light, who enlightens and sanctifies every person coming into the world, let the light of Your countenance shine upon me (us) that I (we) may see Your unapproachable light; and guide my (our) steps in the way of Your commandments, through the intercessions of Your all-holy Mother and of all the Saints. Amen.

Prayer After Study
I thank You, Lord our God, that again on this occasion You have opened my eyes to the light of Your wisdom. You have gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help me always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me to grow in grace, virtue and good habits, that Your name may be glorified, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.