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Weigh Carefully the Times
Let not those who seem worthy of credit, but teach strange doctrines, fill thee with apprehension. Stand firm, as does an anvil which is beaten. It is the part of a noble athlete to be wounded, and yet to conquer. And especially, we ought to bear all things for the sake of God, that He also may bear with us. Be ever becoming more zealous than what thou art. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible, yet who became visible for our sakes; impalpable and impassible, yet who became passible on our account; and who in every kind of way suffered for our sakes.
(Epistle of Saint Ignatius to Saint Polycarp, 3)
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev: This is you. Political prisoner 103592R, Kiril Pavlovich Lakota. All of you is here, from the day you were born until now. Except for the answer to one question. What have you learned in twenty years of confinement?
Kiril Lakota: That is a big question, Piotr Ilyich.
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev: The answer is important to me, you know.
Kiril Lakota: What I have learned? I have learned that without some kind of loving a man withers like a grape on a dying vine.
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev: Is that all?
Kiril Lakota: [Chuckles] I am trying to learn more.
(The Shoes of the Fisherman, 1968 MGM)
6 comments:
Hello Rambler,
I am becoming increasingly interested in Catholicism. Would you mind terribly if I asked you a couple of questions?
Gratefully yours,
-anna
Feel free to ask. If I can't answer, I'll try to find someone who can do.
I have been a Roman Catholic for 14 years but now have been attending a Byzantine Catholic Church as well. I have ordered material on line but tend to get Orthodox Liturgical material instead of Byzantine. Clearly my error but would like to know where to get Byzantine Liturgical material.
Diana Kullman
Westminster CO
Anna - ask him, he knows. He even puts up with me.
Anna -
I'll be replying to you soon - complex questions!
Diana -
There's nothing wrong in principle with Orthodox materials. You may have to skip over the more political rhetoric, but the theology is the same as ours. As to sources for direct litirgical materials, however, I have several suggestions:
1) Ask the priest of the Byzantine parish you've been attending. He can probably get it for you straight from the source.
2) You might also want to check out one or more of the following:
Eastern Christian Publications
Sophia Press
Theological Book Service
Byzantine Seminary Press
Hope this helps!
Earl -
I could make a joke, but you are truly a pleasure. (It says volumes about us, but we actually LIKE you!)
Now I see the order form for that web site. It just wasn't listed while on the book page. Duh!
Diana Kullman
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