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Morning Prayer of the Optina Elders

Optina MonasteryA few weeks ago, I came across a wonderful morning prayer which is linked to the elders of the Optina Monastery in Russia.

The text of the prayer follows:

O Lord, grant that I may meet all that this coming day brings to me with spiritual tranquility. Grant that I may fully surrender myself to Thy holy Will.

At every hour of this day, direct and support me in all things. Whatsoever news may reach me in the course of the day, teach me to accept it with a calm soul and the firm conviction that all is subject to Thy holy Will.

Direct my thoughts and feelings in all my words and actions. In all unexpected occurrences, do not let me forget that all is sent down from Thee.

Grant that I may deal straightforwardly and wisely with every member of my family, neither embarrassing nor saddening anyone.

O Lord, grant me the strength to endure the fatigue of the coming day and all the events that take place during it. Direct my will and teach me to pray, to believe, to hope, to be patient, to forgive, and to love.

Amen.

A Silence and Solitude Sampler

Thomas a KempisIn Episode 69, we explore two Christian devotional works which teach us about the value of silence and solitude in our daily lives, namely, the 15th century text “Imitation of Christ” and the 19th century text “Morning and Evening.”

Link to “Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A Kempis at the Christian Classics Ethereal Library can be found here.

Link to “Morning and Evening” by Charles Haddon Spurgeon can found here.

 

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Christian Treasures in London – Part 5

Metropolitan Tabernacle of London InteriorEpisode 68 is the fifth and final episode of our exploration of Christian Treasures in London. In this episode, we explore the history of the Metropolitan Tabernacle and the Tower of London.

Link to the Metropolitan Tabernacle website is found here

Link to the Tower of London website
Arundell Graffito Translation
is found here

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