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Quote by Mary Austin
“We are not all born at once, but by bits. The body first, and the spirit later… Our mothers are racked with the pains of our physical birth; we ourselves suffer the longer pains of our spiritual growth.”
Quote by Unka Glen (via everyoneisaddicted) “Love is patient, Love is kind” (via patron-saint-of-smart-asses)
“You belong to a patient God. Not to a hurry up and fix yourself God, but a be still and let me heal you God. Not a why do you keep doing this God, but a God who gives you the keys to break the cycle. God is patient, and He is pleased to take His time with you.”
Quote by Something I read in a book that I’ve never forgotten (via wakingdeadheartalive)
“Marriage does not exist solely to make you happy; marriage exists to make you holy.”
Quote by Les Brown (via mysimplereminders)
“You are being called to live a bigger life. Answer the call. Playing small does not serve you.”
Quote by Wayne Dyer (via mysimplereminders)
“If you don’t make peace with your past it will keep showing up in your present.”
Quote by Marianne Wiggins, The Shadow Catcher (via wordsnquotes)
“You think you know someone by looking at his face but what can one face say about the thousand thoughts behind those eyes.”
Quote by Romans 15:13 (via simply-divine-creation)
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Quote by Jack Prelutsky (via wordsnquotes)
“We all need ways to express ourselves, and poetry is one of mine.”
Women’s Headcoverings
A very fine article explaining why Orthodox women wear head coverings in church.
For 2000 years in the Orthodox Church, the tradition has been for women and girls to veil their heads during worship, whether at church for the liturgy, or at home for family prayer time.
What is the Scriptural and Patristic evidence for this tradition, and why is it important?
In this article, we will take a look at headcoverings in the Old Testament, headcoverings in the New Testament, headcoverings according to the early Church, headcoverings in icons, and headcoverings today. At the end of the article there are links to additional resources for learning about Christian headcoverings.
Headcoverings in the Old Testament
Centuries before the birth of Christ, women’s headcoverings were an accepted practice for God’s people. It was not merely an option for those who wished to be holy. Rather, it was a matter-of-fact expectation that all women would cover their heads.
When the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to…
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