The Madness of Faith No. 1 | Orthodox Christian Art PosterAfter a time of much uneasiness, after experiencing a great deal of pain, when the cup of suffering had filled up, there came a holy day, in June 1943, when I fell to the ground, on my knees, my head bent, my heart shattered, in a burst of tears. I prayed to God that He grant me light. At that point I had lost all faith in people. I realized perfectly well that I was in truth, but then why was I suffering? Within my zealous soul only love had

nor have I desired the day (or rest) of man

then the intelligent could still object

Who hath ears to hear

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul

He who has died to all things remembers death

and therefore

if any man minister

called the Gate of Dawn

Why do we honor the Cross with such reverence that we make mention of its power in our prayers after asking for the intercession of the Mother of God and the Heavenly Powers

and praying always

to pour out sweat

according to men in the flesh