Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

Baptized and Chrismated at 40 days 'new', I continue on the road of theosis, please God. Every day, [hourly,] I stumble and fall down. A Greek Orthodox priest I had the chance of meeting at one year's festival at the church we communicated at a while ago said, "After the gift of salvation, He gave us the gift of repentance."

As you have shown, every Sunday is a Day of Resurrection. Christ Is Risen! Indeed He Is Risen!

I attended a Catholic high school for two years. My dad promised I could, then passed away suddenly. My mom said, "Daddy made a promise and you go." I excelled--IN LATIN! I made second honor roll my sophomore year. Then I mistakenly switched to the public h.s. to save my mom money for tuition. I did well, but the guidance and structure at the Catholic school was missing here.

You had been brought back from the 'brink' of having your Faith subside. The enemy is lethal.

Grateful for your posting these. You've done my heart good.

I will offer prayers for you at our church community, and at another. Also, at the Monastery of St. John in CA.

In XC,
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