It's Later Than You Think | Seraphim Rose | Minimal Red Design with Halo | Apocalyptic Ethos | Orthodox Christian Spiral NotebookWe must not artificially isolate ourselves from the reality of todays world; rather, we must learn to use the best things the world has to offer, for everything good in the worldif we are only wise enough to see itpoints to God, and we must make use of it. Too many people make the mistake of limiting Orthodoxy to church services, set prayers, and the occasional reading of a spiritual book. True Orthodoxy, however, requires a commitment that involves

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation

from the hand of the sinner deliver him

but by time

also through a man came the resurrection of the dead

‘The world will hate you

It was necessary to prepare on earth a worthy companion for the incarnate Son of God

- Exodus 14:13-14

+ Blessed Seraphim of Platina

that you should say

What is my soul

blessing and cursing

Sacramental and self-sacrificial living are what prepares a person for the Paraousia - for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ - and for the Paradise which will follow it