“Descent” as a Way of Meeting God

Archimandrite Zacharias from Forerunner's Holy Monastery, Essex, England, explains how "Descent" is a perfect way to meet God's Person

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Bearing the Shame of Confession..

Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou 

Question: In taking the steps which you have presented to us, the most difficult thing, I think, is to overcome the fear of shame. This is what I try to do in my parish. People will not come to confession although their souls are burdened and things are driving them crazy, because they cannot overcome the shame to admit their sins. How do you lead people in this direction? 

Our own limitations

Don’t be dictatorial in the way you speak, though this doesn’t mean that you should deny true values.

be aware of your own limitations.

» Elder Sophrony of Essex