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Identity in communion
The only way we can find ourselves is to deny ourselves. That’s Christ’s teaching. If you cling to yourself, you lose yourself. The unwillingness to forgive is the ultimate act of not wanting to let yourself go. You want to defend yourself, assert yourself, protect yourself. There is a consistent line through the Gospel — if you want to be the first you must will to be the last…
Perichoresis: God and His mother
The Christian faith is not merely a set of beliefs and propositions. It is better described as a “relationship” – and even this modern word is inadequate. It is better to use the old word perichoresis, or “co-inherence.” This old Patristic term describes the current of love which flows within the union of three Persons in the Godhead.
God the Logos
My question was, “Is the Angel of the Lord Who appeared to Moses in the burning bush a manifestation of God?” “Of course it is!” came the rapid answer. “Is He created or uncreated?” The reply shot back, “Of course uncreated! We Jews do not believe that God reveals Himself by means of creatures!” I quickly responded, “That is our Orthodox doctrine of the Holy Trinity.”
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