And so, my dear
ones, approach with a peaceful heart, pure feelings and a clear conscience in
order to receive the most pure Body and Blood of our Lord. You see how it was the will of the Lord for
us to be like Him not only in spirit, but in the flesh as well. We are His kin in the flesh, in the spirit
and in the soul. He gives all of Himself
to us. Do you see how He gives Himself
to us without reservation? He gives us
His most pure Body and His most precious Blood in order that we might have
eternal life and be in communion with Him.
For this He wants us to have a pure heart and to be like the angels and
saints. Therefore, we must forgive
everyone from the heart, for everything belongs to God. We must not have a single negative thought
when we receive the Lord. If we receive
the Lord while at the same time breeding hateful thoughts toward a neighbor, we
are receiving Him not unto our salvation but unto judgment. And so, my children, let every one of you
examine your soul and approach the holy chalice.
Orthodox Thought for the Day
ORTHODOX THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
On partaking of Holy Communion
…The Church also
forbids Holy Communion to those who have not made peace with their friends and
family, who harbor hatred for a neighbor and have not forgiven them. The Lord forbids such people to approach the
holy chalice because we are all the work of His hands; we all belong to
Him. If we want eternal life with Him,
then we must forgive everyone from the heart.
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