Memory Eternal to the Makarow family, which died today.

St John Climacus

When you hear that your neighbor or your friend has denounced you behind your back or indeed in your presence, show him love and try to compliment him. --- St. John Climacus.


Not an easy one. Will have to work on this one.

monday night

Hatred is a poison that eats away at our souls and leaves nothing but bitterness and misery behind. And for what? Prejudice and greed and the warping of our souls.

Have you forgiven your enemies?

Toward the end of church service, the Minister asked the congregation, "How many of you have forgiven your enemies?

All held up their hands except one small elderly lady.

"Mrs. Jones? "Are you not willing to forgive your enemies?"
"I don't have any," she replied, smiling sweetly.
"Mrs. Jones, that is very unusual. How old are you?"
"Ninety-eight." she replied.
"Oh Mrs. Jones, would you please come down in front and tell us all how a person can live ninety-eight years and not have an enemy in theworld?"

The little sweetheart of a lady tottered down the aisle, faced the congregation, and said: "I outlived the bitches."