To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain | Phil 1:21 | Retro Texture | Glowing Letters and Cross with Skull | Orthodox Christian Tote BagFor himself, Paul has no fear. He is not even afraid of death: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1: 21). The apostle even seems to be at a loss what to choose: life or death? "For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you" (1: 23). Archbishop Averky, Commentary on the Epistles For whoever wants to save his

Explanation of the Gospel According to St Luke (21:28-33)

- Tito Colliander

full of love

‘to him who is meek and quiet and trembles at my word’ (Is 66

that I will pray the Father for you:

and dissipating their fear

- Zechariah 6:12 (Septuagint)

The Lord warns us all: be ready each minute

as quoted by St

Stability of the earth

or stifles all this by a life according to the fallen man

Him who was God before all things