Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages.
The Divine Liturgy begins with the words,
"Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages". This Kingdom is our true
home, and our lives as Christians are centered around the great expectation of
the coming of this kingdom, which shall be eternal. This kingdom is our true
Fatherland, and this present life is meant as a time of preparation for this
coming kingdom.
There is no promise of peace in this present life, but
the kingdom to come will be filled with eternal peace, the peace that passes
all understanding. In this kingdom our entire being, our very souls, will be
forever united with God and filled with a joy that is beyond our present
comprehension. This present life passes quickly, but the life to come will be
eternal.
Love in Christ,
Abbot Tryphon
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