2025-03-16 Sermon: Who Are You Carrying? Who Carries You?

Описание: Father Mark's sermon centers on the powerful gospel story of four men who went to extraordinary lengths to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus for healing. It emphasizes the themes of brotherhood, selfless love, and faith in action, mirroring Christ's own example of serving others. The speaker highlights that it was the collective faith and effort of the friends that moved Jesus not only to heal the man's physical ailment but also to forgive his sins, posing the poignant question: "Who are we carrying to Christ, and who is carrying us?"

Connecting this to the commemoration of St. Gregory Palamas, the sermon underscores the importance of experiencing God's presence directly through prayer, repentance, and the life of the Church, especially during the Lenten season. Just as the four friends physically brought their companion to Christ, believers are called to actively support and uplift one another spiritually. The challenge is to identify those in need of encouragement and prayer, to reach out and offer support, and to also be open to receiving help from others on their own faith journey, ultimately rising together towards God.

Our Eastern Orthodox service is conducted mainly in English and Greek, and LIVE is streamed from Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida.

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