tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27139233.post512532589639184140..comments2023-12-22T19:01:28.512-08:00Comments on Holy Nativity Orthodox Church: Compuction and Tears as PrayerFr. Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16981965403145920704noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27139233.post-37772901080069913852014-06-06T07:35:03.366-07:002014-06-06T07:35:03.366-07:00Yes, Michelle, I think that they are referring to ...Yes, Michelle, I think that they are referring to similar experiences. Rules and habits are necessary because we cannot keep our hearts focused. But when those moments come, then we need to attend to "The One Thing Needful," and leave the "serving of tables" for a while. The "tables," our rules and habits of prayer, will always be there; but when the Master comes, we just sit at His feet. <br />Fr. Michael (on the road, so that's why it says Anonymous)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27139233.post-39149893351823756612014-06-02T09:03:03.324-07:002014-06-02T09:03:03.324-07:00'St. Isaac says, "When prayer gives you h...'St. Isaac says, "When prayer gives you her hand she will take the place of your office." '<br /><br />Father, this reminds me of something you tell us that Mother Victoria told you - that if you notice the Holy Spirit while you're praying, stop and pay attention - or something along those lines. Is that something like what St. Isaac says?<br /><br />I am glad for a rule of prayer, and that I don't have to wait for just the right mix of prayerful feelings ...Michellenoreply@blogger.com