Tag Archives: St. Luke

Fasting for Spiritual Development

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Brother M

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of … Continue reading →

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Front Row Fasting

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Brother M

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood, and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank Thee that I am not as other men are, unjust, extortioners, … Continue reading →

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Out of Body

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Brother M

Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound, your body is full of darkness. Therefore be careful lest the light in you … Continue reading →

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Unselfishness

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Brother M

Give, and it will be given to you… for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. [Luke 6.38]. Macarius of Alexandria, a 4th century monk known for his spiritual life of abstinence, seclusion and renunciation, was … Continue reading →

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World’s #1 Faster

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Brother M

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, … Continue reading →

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