Sermons & Devotionals by Longer Catechism of The Orthodox

412. What means the petition, Thy will be done? Hereby we ask of God that all we do, and all that befalls us, may be ordered not as we will, but as pleases him. 413. Why need we ask this? Because we often err in our wishes; but God unerringly, and incomparably more than we ourselves, wishes for us a... Read More

378. What is the life of the world to come T The life that shall be after the resurrection of the dead and the general judgment of Christ. 379. What kind of life shall this be? For those who believe, who love God, and do what is good, it shall be so happy that we can not now even conceive such happi... Read More

307. What is Unction with Chrism ? Unction with Chrism is a Sacrament, in which the baptized believer, being anointed with holy chrism on certain parts of the body in the name of the Holy Ghost, receives the gifts of the Holy Ghost for growth and strength in spiritual life. 308. Is this Sacrament me... Read More

364. What is Unction with Oil? I Unction with Oil is a Sacrament, in which, while the body is anointed with oil, God's grace is invoked on the sick, to heal him of spiritual and bodily infirmities. 365. Whence is the origin of this Sacrament? From the Apostles, who, having received power from Jesus ... Read More

1. What is an Orthodox Catechism? An Orthodox Catechism is an instruction in the orthodox Christian faith, to be taught to every Christian, to enable him to please God and save his own soul. 2. What is the meaning of the word Catechism? It is a Greek word, signifying instruction, or oral teaching, a... Read More

THE THIRD PART OF THE ORTHODOX CATECHISM. ON LOVE. On the Union between Faith and Love. 481. What should be the effect and fruit of true faith in the Christian? Love, and good works conformable thereto. In Jesus Christ, says the Apostle Paul, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcisi... Read More