-The church tradition saved us the place from which the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven, forty days after He was raised among the dead, the mountain of olives in Jerusalem, as the Holy Gospel (Luke 24: 51) – This church was built over the mountain of olives, in circular form, by Queen Helena, mother of the great Emperor Constantine, in the middle of the … Continue reading Ascension Church on Mount Olives
Almighty, true and incomparable God,You are present in all things,yet in no way limited by them.You remain unaffected by place,untouched by time,unperturbed by years,and undeceived by words.You are not subject to birthand in no need of protection.You are beyond all corruption,above all change,immutable by nature.You live in unapproachable lightand are invisible,yet You are known to all thosewho seek You with hope and love.You are the God of Israel,and of … Continue reading A Prayer of Praise
Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow. Continue reading Powerful Quotes (By St Augustine of Canterbury)
Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen. Continue reading Prayer to the Holy Spirit (By St Augustine of Canterbury)
Watch O Lord, with those who cannot sleep or weep tonight.Tend your sick ones.Rest your weary ones.Bless your dying ones.Soothe your suffering ones.Pity your afflicted ones.Shield your joyous ones. Amen. Continue reading Prayer For The Sick (By St Augustine of Canterbury)
