ICXC / NIKA Red Orthodox Cross on Ornate White Medieval Floral Design | Exclusive Best-Selling | Orthodox Christian Canvas ArtWhen the first creature was shut out from Paradise, An order was given to the Cherubim to guard the road; But take My cross On your shoulders, and thus go into Eden with haste. If the sword of the Cherubim did not see you wearing the title rights of the inscription, The sword of flame which stands guard would consume you But, taking the inscription of My cross, robber, Walk up to the Cherubim, And they will know the symbol of life and they will give

Everything in this life passes away — only God remains

Be glad then

And the floors shall be full of wheat

Dying to ourselves means being content with the necessities of life

which are our sins

make the most of your time for getting heavenly blessings through earthly goods

what were you doing all day long when the sun was shining

- John 16:33

seeing that in the contemplation of God all things are fulfilled

But now they desire a better country

" So Moses made a copper serpent and put it on a signal pole

Luke of Simferopol