Author: an absurd monk

… all voices sound different in solitude!

… life of asceticism

The Questions and Answers.

Question : Why hast thou come hither, Brother, falling down before the holy Altar, and before this holy Assembly ?
Answer: I am desirous of the life of asceticism, Reverend Father.

Question : Dost thou desire to be deserving of the Angelical Habit, and to be ranked in the company of those who are living as Monks?
Answer: Yes, God helping me, Reverend Father.

The Priest:
Truly a good work and a blessed hast thou chosen ; but only, if thou dost also accomplish it. For good works are wrought with labour, and achieved with pain.

Question: Of thine own willing mind comest thou unto the Lord?
Answer: Yes, God helping me, Reverend Father.

Question : Not by any necessity, or constraint?
Answer : No, Reverend Father.

tiktok

What’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?

I cannot recall a moment but I think I know a platform that restored my faith: TikTok. Random people but their thoughts “out there” and I no longer feel isolated. Yes, there is someone who agrees with me! But there is also someone who reminds me of what is essential.

And they make me laugh!

only Jesus

In what does the life a Christian consist? In having nothing in the heart but Christ, or, if possessing earthly blessings, in not in the least attaching himself to them, but in clinging with the whole heart to Christ.

My Life in Christ, St John of Kronstadt

Heritage Edition

I purchased a Heritage Edition Prayer Book and Bible. (Like I need more BCPs and KJVs, and, yes, for my birthday). This is one of the best starter BCPs – with KJV! I like that I can take just one book everywhere. All I need is here. Very nice size! The KJV font is a little small but I can read when I remember to put on my glasses.

Yes, I have a 1928 Deposited Book (and it has been my constant companion). But this might be better!!! Very nice hand-feel!!! And the cost is a quarter of the 1928 with 1922 Lectionary.