Κατηγορία

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Ingratitude and Thanks (Ioannis Karavidopoulos, Professor Emeritus of New Testament Hermeneutics, A. U. Th.)

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‘Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!”. When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”. And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him- and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Weren’t ten cleansed? Where are the other nine*? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?”. Then ...

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It won’t change (Saint Basil the Great)

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If a soul has attached itself firmly to a desire for the heavens and for its Creator, if it is pleased to be adorned with celestial beauty, it will not be changed, nor will it lose its vivacity and joy over any passing misfortunes. On the contrary, what would be unbearable for others gives it cause for greater contentment and jubilation. Basil the Great

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