Orthodixie
More quotes are from my seminary days — Ascetic Theology 2 — with Bishop Brother John Charles.
“Thankfulness is not self-centered.”
“Grace is God’s way of acting graciously toward us.”
“Hope is not wishful thinking — but assurance.”
Psalm 22 = Prayer of Praise
“Theology is a word about God. You cannot have a Black Theology, Feminist Theology, or Gay Theology because theology is about GOD.”
“Gossip: Itching ears make tattling tales possible.”
“Sins confessed are merely signs of something that lies much deeper.”
“Confession requires … Contrition: not just being sorry, but recognizing by my sins I crucify Christ afresh. Intention to amend: change, reparation.”
“Confession = owning up.”
“Any priest can pronounce absolution. Not any priest can give direction.”
“I will not direct a priest who does not say daily prayers, does not take a day off, or neglects his wife and children.”
“Vary what you do — add variety to your prayer.”
“We have no power in ourselves to help ourselves.”
“God does not ask of us infinite perfection — but, an infinite desire.”
“It is the value God places on me that is my real value.”
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