August 2010

Do Not Wait Until Death

Humble yourself before you become ill and show repentance for your sins.
Let nothing prevent you from fulfilling your vows on time; do not wait until death to put things in order.
Time slips by between morning and evening, all things pass quickly before the Lord.
So, do not wait for tomorrow what you can do for today. […]

Favors with Unkind Remarks

Brothers and sisters do not mix your favors with unkind remarks or your gifts with bitter words.
Does not dew temper the heat? So, too, a kind word is much better than a gift. The gift is not as valuable as words which accompany it, but a generous man brings both.
The fool intends to please but […]

The Greatness of God

He who lives for forever created all without exception. The Lord alone will be found righteous.
He has made no one powerful enough to proclaim His works; who then, will reveal His marvels.
Who can calculate the power of His majesty and relate His great goodness?
Nothing can be added to Him or taken away; no one can […]

Returning to the Lord!

Be converted to the Lord and give up your sins, plead with Him to lessen your offense.
Return to the Almighty, turn aside from wrongdoing and totally detest evil.
He allows those who repent to return; He comforts those hopes are fading.
He holds a man’s almsgiving dear as a priceless signet ring; He cherishes a good […]