Index of places of Holy Scripture and objects explained in the Words and Speeches of His Eminence Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow

Contents I. Index of Scripture II. Alphabetical index of items A B C D E F F 3 I I K L M N O P R S T U V X C H Y Ѳ I. Index of Scriptures II. Alphabetical index of items AUGUSTINE. His testimony about the power of prayer for the dead. II, 305. ABRAHAM. An example of family valor. III, 97. Model of long-suffering. I, 352–354. The example of Abraham, who sacrificed his son to God, teaches us to sacrifice all property for Christ. 240, 241. ALEXIY (St.). Taidula opened his eyes. II, 6. I checked the Slavic translation of the Holy Gospel with the Greek text and corrected it. 76. The importance of these corrections for the subsequent fight against schismatics. 77. The Gospel, corrected by him, is preserved to this day as a denunciation of schismatics. 77. The occasion of the discovery of the relics of St. Alexia. I. 212. AMBROSIUS OF MEDIOLAN. His remark about the day of the Nativity of Christ. III, 309. ANGELS. The teaching of reason about the existence of Angels. II, 217, 218. Old Testament evidence of the existence of Angels and their appearances to man. 218–220. New Testament evidence. 221. Their bliss is in the sight of the Lord. I, 136. How the Divine light spreads among the ranks of Angels. II, 371. Why was there no special establishment in the Old Testament regarding the veneration of Angels? 216. Why is their veneration established in the Christian Church? II, 216, 217. The holiday in honor of the Angels, established by the Church, proves their communication with us. 225, 226. Genesis of human guardian angels. 228. Their actions are relative to people. 229. Actions on the soul of people. 222, 223. Serving their people. 226. Guardian angels of children. 228, 230, 231, III, 144. Their influence on the lives of infants. III, 567. Guardian angels of the aged. II, 228, 229. Guardian angels of parts and forces of the elemental world, also peoples and kingdoms. 227, 228. Guardian angels move away from sinners. 223, 231. Why should one ask God for a Guardian Angel, when Angels have already been appointed by God to this service? 229–231. How does the Apostle Paul depict the relationship of Angels to people? 226. The teaching of St. John of Damascus. 227. Sometimes we do not notice the Angels serving us. 222, 223. APOSTLES. The divine power of Jesus Christ in calling the Apostles. I, 242–245. The desire for primacy was the first reason for breaking the peace between them. 369, 370. Their condition at the Ascension of the Lord. II, 67. They did not understand the action of the Holy Spirit in them until He apparently descended on them. I, 176. The apostles are an example of obedience to the word of Christ. 246. The instructions of the Apostles are the law for Christians. II, 37. Athanasius the Great. His testimony of the power and effectiveness of the word of God. III, 59. SILENCE. Useful and always convenient for everyone. II, 512, 513. Fruits of the love of silence. 512, 513. Testimony of Isaac the Syrian on the virtue of silence. 513. See Silence. IMMORTALITY OF THE SOUL. It assures us of the essence of the soul, opposite to the corruption of the body. I, 213, 214. The soul's desire for immortality is a harbinger of its immortality. 216. Entire nations serve as witnesses of the immortality of the soul. 214. The wordless nature also speaks about him. 215. Why do some reject it? 214, 215. GOOD. All natural goods are gifts from the Creator. III. 350, 351. Vanity of earthly goods. I, 48. The blessings of the world must be used carefully. II, 539. Care for them should not extend to the point of forgetting the blessings of heaven. III, 503. Harmful consequences of attachment to earthly goods. I, 49, 296. Anyone partial to them is not able to follow Christ. 347. Their improper use is harmful to the soul. II, 542. ANNOUNCEMENT. The importance of the gospel of Arkhangelsk to the Virgin Mary in the restoration of fallen man. I, 454, 455. At the moment of its occurrence, it is unknown to anyone except the Virgin Mary. 413, 414. The cause and nature of Mary’s confusion at the Archangel’s gospel. 447, 448. Weapons used by the Virgin Mary against this confusion. 449, 450. The power of Her response to the Annunciation of the Archangel. 423. In receiving the Annunciation, the high qualities of the Virgin Mary were revealed. 411, 412. GRACE. What is grace in the general and specific sense? I, 485, 486. Properties, power and effects of grace. 164–169, II, 91, 178, III, 56, 57. Prevenient grace. I, 117, 265. Grace calls a person to salvation through Revelation, III, 174, 175, or by admonishing him through disasters, 176-179, and in other ways, 170 et seq. Grace illuminates a person suddenly, but not without gradualness. I, 109. Urges to follow the grace-filled calling. III, 489, 490. Why is grace given to us? I, 489. The power of grace is transmitted through visible actions and things. III, 548, 549. Without grace, the uprising of fallen humanity was impossible. I, 487. In Christianity everything is by grace and nothing without grace. 488, 489. It is given to all who are worthy and able to accept it. 172, 527. Why does God not give everyone many gifts of grace? II, 154. Man himself is guilty if he does not accept grace, or accepts it in vain. III, 58, next. The flesh, the world, and sin hinder its acceptance. I, 181, 182. Ways to acquire grace and means to preserve it. 491, III, 59, 60. It is given through Jesus Christ. I, 267. Ways to receive grace. III, 63, 253, 254. Through patience and deeds one must achieve the fruits of grace. I, 183, III, 62, 63. The action of grace in man is varied and incomprehensible. I, 165. Why does a person often not hear the voice of grace calling, and how can he hear it? III, 172–174. Why is the foundation of grace in a person hidden from the world and the person himself, established by grace? I, 460, 461. The Church is a treasury of grace. III, 58, 59. The grace given in Baptism must be preserved and multiplied. 60, 61. GRATITUDE. Its benefit. III, 254. We must, and how we must, thank God for all His benefits. 357–359. BENEFIT. Great blessings of God to people. II, 416, 417. A person usually appreciates God’s benefits better when he is deprived of them. III, 353. See Acknowledgments. WELL-BEING. True well-being is achieved only through virtue. III, 259, seq. Untruth and vice do not lead to true well-being. 264, 265. BLESSING. Its meaning. II, 128, 133. Strength. 127, 130. The supreme dispenser of blessings is Jesus Christ. 133. The firstfruits of God's blessing returned to man were hidden longer from the wife than from the husband. I, 448. Blessing is exalted by the fact that God Himself demands it from creatures. II, 135, 136. The saints are living, inexhaustible streams of blessings. 135. The power of parental and priestly blessing. 133, 134, 136. Children should value their parents' blessing. 136. CHARITY is a way to become rich in God. I, 328, 329. The name of Christ the Savior and His coming to earth are incentives for charity. III, 565, 566, 568. For the sake of Christ we must do good to all those in need. I, 209, III, 69–71. Charity should be free from cowardice and fear of not receiving rewards. 67, 69. She will not remain without reward. 73. God attributes blessings to people to Himself. 68. Charity brings down the blessing of God on a person and grants him eternal bliss. II, 269, 274, III, 67, 68. The fruits of sincere, constant charity, 73 and the fruitlessness of insincere, fickle. 72. See Mercy, Philanthropy. PIETY. Its strength. III, 539. It is unattainable without grace. 209. BLISS is beyond momentary delight and joy. I, 119. Consists of contemplation and participation in the glory of God. 6. What Jesus Christ did to bring people to bliss. II, 161. To inherit blessedness it is necessary to be a member of the kingdom of grace. I, 485, 491. Not only vision, but also faith makes one blessed. 138. The degrees of bliss correspond to the degrees of faith. 207. Why is the teaching of ancient philosophers about the bliss of people imperfect? II, 252, 253. WEALTH. The Savior does not condemn him. I, 302. One should not cling to wealth. 303, 304. Medicine against addiction to it. 305. Incorrect use of it. III, 220, 221. Leads to death. II, 537. The cruelty of the rich man of the Gospel. 541. What does it mean to “be rich in God”? I, 327 et seq. KNOWLEDGE OF GOD is natural. III, 209. The human way of knowing God is different from the Angelic. I, 399. To contemplate Divine objects, man needs Divine light and a corresponding structure of the mind. 107, 108. The presence of God can be experienced in the visible world. II, 464, 465. MOTHER OF GOD. Why is it called grace? I, 435. In moral perfection She is superior to all in the human race. 505. She is the first maiden. 385. Virgin, by vow, 435, 436, and before Christmas, at Christmas and after Christmas. 41. She was chosen to be the Mother of God, among other things, by virtue of her virginity. 386. The example of Her virginity is instructive and instructive for us. 41, 387. The power and fruits of her faith in Jesus Christ. 377, 378, 412, 413. Humility before the mystery of the incarnation. 396, 397. Her humility and obscurity during the earthly life of the Savior. 496–498, 507, 509. The hiddenness of Her virtue. 505–510. Her glory after the Ascension of the Savior, 499, 500, and after Her Dormition 483, 484, 510, 511. The Dormition of the Mother of God weakens the fear of death. 517, 518. Tradition about the meeting of the Apostles for Her burial. 510. Why does the Church especially please the Virgin Mary. 375, 376. The duty to please Her is taught by the Holy Spirit. 494, 496, 498. The fruits of fulfilling this duty. 500, 501. How should one please Her in a worthy manner? 502, 503. Victory of the power of Christ over the heretics - the enemies of the Mother of God. 511. WORSHIP. The purpose of establishing it. III, 262, 263. The need for public worship is not canceled by the commandment about secret prayer. Ι, 513. The difference between pagan, Jewish and Christian worship. II, 58. Women cannot perform public worship. I, 510. GOD. Without grace, man is not capable of truly knowing and honoring God. III, 209, 210. Weakness of reason in the doctrine of the properties of God. II, 254. Love is manifested in all the properties of God. I, 86. God is a purely vital principle. 402. God is omnipresent. II, 460 et seq. Explanation of the omnipresence and special presence of God by the likeness borrowed from the sun. 463 et seq. Why in some cases God reveals His presence with particular clarity. 290, 291. Signs and actions of the presence of God in man. 465, 468. Why is the special presence of God in the church needed when God is omnipresent? 280. God is as merciful as he is just. I, 386, II, 254. God is the supreme King of kings and kingdoms. III, 28. On what is our right to call God our father based, and how should we use this right? 361, 362. God must be glorified at all times, II, 348, 415 and in every place, 415 - not only when experiencing His benefits, but also in sorrows. 347. God is always close to man. 289. The paths along which He approaches the human soul. 291, 292, 293. The approach of God to us through Jesus Christ, I, 319, 320 and signs thereof, 35, 36. The dwelling of God in man is a mystery to the mind. II, 409. SICK. Philanthropy towards the sick has an advantage over other types of philanthropy. III, 76 et seq. The high dignity of the work is to serve the sick in their dying moments. 79, 80. Encouragement to care for the sick. 77–72. Walking for the sick is made easier by love. 196 et seq. With what disposition should one visit them? 80–82. What should be offered to console those who are sick in soul and body? II, 321, 322. DISEASE is the most severe of all disasters. III, 77, 78. Healing for illness is not contrary to the will of God. II, 550, 551. ABUSE. God blesses righteous warfare. III, 576. Warfare is necessary to acquire and maintain peace. 102, 103, 570, 577. Spiritual warfare. 187, 188. Every person has some kind of enemy with whom he wages spiritual warfare. 259. DISASTER. Why are they sent from God? I, 476, II, 350, 352, 518, 547, III, 176–179. The perplexity of the natural mind in the study of the causes and purposes of disasters befalling the human race. II, 546. Social disasters are allowed for the sins of people. I, 11, 12, II, 548. The severity of disasters is not felt equally by everyone. I, 475. How should a Christian face adversity? 479, 480. How should one think and act during and after disasters? II, 350, 351, 524, 525, 530. Discouragement during disasters is harmful. III, 251. What benefits does a Christian have for complacently enduring disasters, II, 317, 321, 349 and for getting rid of them? I, 272, II, 323. The need for prayer during private disasters, III, 251 et seq., and public ones. II, 519–521. After getting rid of disasters, one should thank God. III, 254, 255. One must avoid sins so as not to be subject to new disasters. II, 555, 556, 557. The example of Hezekiah is instructive for those in need. 531, 532. BALAAM - prophesied about Christ and His Church. II, 336, 337. VASILY V. – conquered worldly wisdom with spirituality. I, 157. His testimony is a sign of a state of grace. 468. GREATNESS. What is the true greatness of man? I, 169. THE VISIBLE is evidence of the invisible, II, 217, and a means to contemplate it. 238. The invisible side in visible objects. 217. When should one look at the visible? 240. A Christian should not cling to visible temporal things. 238, 239. The harmful consequences of turning the gaze from the invisible to the visible. 234, 235. How can a person not look at what is visible? 237. Motives and fruits of turning from the visible to the invisible. 235–240. How does the Church teach us to ascend from the visible to the invisible? 241. POWER. The origin of it. III, 7–9. Its initial appearance is in the family and society. 8, 9. Inviolability of state power. 5, 6, 9, 10, 12. ASCENSION. There is no doubt that Jesus Christ ascended into heaven in the flesh. I, 155. What cloud lifted the ascending Lord? 150. The meaning of the words spoken by the Angels to the Apostles during the Ascension of the Lord. 145. Why did the Savior rise without witnesses and ascend before witnesses? 154, 155. The blessing of the ascended Lord, through the Shepherds of the Church, descends on believers of all times. 148, 149. Similarities between the ascension of Jesus Christ and His second coming. 148–152. REVIVAL. The difference between regeneration and natural birth, I, 179 and the advantage of the former over the latter. III, 383, 384. The need for revival. 385. It is accomplished in Baptism. 386. The beginning to the spiritual rebirth of man. I, 219. The gracious rebirth takes place in the image of the birth of Jesus Christ 42, 43. An image of the gracious rebirth of man. 179. Traits of the reborn. III, 387. What is needed on our part in the matter of revival? 391, 302. Spiritual birth must be free. 361. Carelessness and arrogance are obstacles to the cause of revival. 390, 391. How can everyone know whether the fruits of regeneration are in him? 388, 389. THE WILL OF GOD. What is the highest motivation, III, 500, and the main condition for pleasing the will of God? 455–457. What do we desire when we pray, God’s will be done? 366. When is it fulfilled on earth, as well as in heaven? 366, 367. INcarnation. The fruits thereof. I, 10. It is the beginning of eternal life for man. 403, 404. The need for it for our knowledge of God, 399; for our approach to God, 400, 401. How was the mystery of the incarnation of the God-man accepted in heaven, 396, and by God’s elect? 397. How should the secret of the incarnation be kept? 409. Enemies thereof, 397. SPECIFICATION. The gradual manifestation of the resurrection power in the members of the Old Testament Church was commensurate with the gradual revelation of Jesus Christ. II, 179. The truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I, 110, 111. Why did the Savior rise without witnesses? 154, 155. The Lord's garments testified to His resurrection. 212. Why were the Myrrh-Bearers and the Apostles honored to see Jesus Christ after the resurrection? 142. His predictions about His resurrection were not understood by the Apostles. 104, 105, 108. Every believer can spiritually see the risen Lord. 139, 140. The joy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Apostles depended on faith, 118, gradually increased in them, 119, 120; had a special power from the previous sadness. 136, 137. The Resurrection is a joy for the worthy and the unworthy. 100. This joy must be spiritual. 132, 133. Signs of true joy about the resurrection of the Savior. 133, 134. In the resurrection of Christ the glory and light of the Godhead appeared. 108, 109. It is the basis of Christian faith, 123, 124, 217, 218, and hope. I, 99, 125. The fruits of the resurrection of Christ. 96–99, 102, 103, 126, 127, 217. The basis of the greeting: “Christ is risen” and the answer: “Truly he is risen.” 98. The power of this greeting. 123. UPBRINGING. The need for parental care in raising children. III, 143 et seq. The importance and benefits of direct parental care for the upbringing of children 145, 146. The influence of family education on the state of the state, 32, 96, and domestic education on the education of the sons of the fatherland. 335. What kind of upbringing should be called careless? 146, 147. HEALING for illness is not contrary to the will of God. II, 550, 551. The doctor should not ignore spiritual means of healing. 331. ENTRY OF JESUS CHRIST INTO JERUSALEM. An event in this, predicted by the prophet Zechariah. I, 60–62. In the circumstances of the entry into Jerusalem, the meekness of Jesus Christ was revealed. 59, 60. Sign of His entry into Jerusalem. 65. What do these circumstances teach us? 67. Chrysostom’s mysterious explanation of the entrance to Jerusalem. 64, 65. FAITH. What concepts are included in the concept of “faith”? II, 150, 151. What is faith of the heart? 151. What does it mean to walk in the light of faith? I, 208. How are faith and vision combined in real life? 139, 140. Not seeing and believing is a special property and dignity of faith. 204. The faith of God in itself is a mystery to us, 323, but in its actions it is partly comprehensible to us. 274, 275. Properties of Christian faith and fidelity. II, 152, 153. The initial part of faith is confidence in the truths of salvation. 151. In matters of faith, it is safer to believe more and speculate less. 298. Dead faith, I, 226, active. II, 261–263. Necessity of faith in accepting doctrine and sacraments, 420, and in obtaining remission of sins. I, 171, 172. Faith opens the soul and makes it capable of receiving grace. 275, 321, 322. The faith of one can act beneficially in favor of another. 272, 273, 276. Perfectibility of faith. 269, 270. Spirit of faith in the Old Testament Saints. 355. Example of submissive faith. 235. The effectiveness of faith. 322. And miraculous faith may not be complete. II, 151. The vanity of the Jewish faith. I, 124. The deadness of the pagan faith. I, 123, 124. An opportunity to discover faith that does not faint and does not doubt. 208, 209. What do peace lovers do when they need some kind of donation when confessing their faith in Christ? 312–314. What kind of faith is required to approach the Savior? III, 398, 399. Christians should have unity and fellowship of faith. 275 et seq. LOYALTY. What is she? II, 151, 152. What does it take to be truly faithful? 152. Unfaithfulness in great and small – 153; and in small ways it is not excusable - 153, 154. VOICE OF GOD - in nature III, 170, 171; in soul, I, 418, III, 172, 173; in Revelation, 1, 418, 419, iii, 174, 175; in incidents of the world, I, 419, III, 176, 177. STATE. His improvement is not based on human speculation. III, 113. The influence of good morality of families on the welfare of the state. 32, 94 et seq. Causes of ill-being of societies and states. 32, 33. Foundation of the union between Church and State, 153–156. GRIGORY DVOESLOV. His story about the power of prayer for the dead. II, 305. SIN. The path of sin in the human race. I, 260. The spread and power of original sin. 473, 474, II, 177. Consequences thereof. I, 101, 102, 261, 262, 264, 486, 487. Moral impotence of a person damaged by sin. II, 160, 161. The root of sin remains in the Christian, although he is cleansed by the merits of Christ. 71. A righteous person is more capable of feeling sin within himself than a sinner. 71. It is difficult for a person to determine the degrees of guilt in sin. I, 475. The sins of our neighbors against us are of less importance than ours against God. 283. Jesus Christ lightens those burdened with the burden of sin. III, 487. Inducements to avoid sin. 480. DAVID looked with the eye of faith into the mysteries of the New Testament. II, 380. DAMASCIN AND JOHN (St.). His teaching about the service of Angels to men, II, 227; about the sacrament of Communion, 31; about the harvest in the future life. I, 519. GIFT. Everything in man is a gift from the Creator. III, 350. The superiority of God's spiritual gifts over natural ones. 355, 356. The gifts of grace are given only through Jesus Christ. I, 267. Spiritual gifts, abundant in ancient times, can be given from God to the same extent today. 175, 176. How should a Christian view his gifts to God? II, 378. DIMITRY TSAREVICH. St. Purple-born in earthly and heavenly life. II, 46. The purposes of Providence in his martyrdom. 47. DEACONESSES of the primal Church and their ministry. III, 193, 194. Termination of their ministry in the Church. 194. Rules for widows. 195, 196. WELCOME. The source of goodness is God alone. I, 400. The victory of good over evil is always possible. III, 105, 106. Care is needed so as not to cling to imaginary good instead of true. I, 54. Everyone should do good whenever possible. III, 91. It is the duty of every Christian to encourage others to do good. 133, 134 et seq. Means and occasions to encourage others to do good. 87, 136, 137. VIRTUE is our guide on the path of life. II, 272, 273. Avoiding serious crimes is not yet a virtue. 538. Confidence is a feature of true virtue. I, 512, 515. The secrecy of virtue does not prevent the glorification of God through it. 513. Suffering virtue does not remain without reward. III, 265. DEBT. The number and types of our debts to God. I, 280–283. III, 369. THE HOLY SPIRIT is omnipresent and fulfills everything. I, 180. His descent upon the Apostles is essentially connected with the work of our salvation. 163. What do visible actions mean in which the Holy Spirit appears? III, 559. The filling of man with the Holy Spirit is a great sacrament. I, 164. The Holy Spirit is always close to man. 173. His actions in the soul of man. 166, 167. SOUL is more valuable to a person than the whole world. I, 344. The need of the soul to strive for God. III, 210. What does it mean to destroy the soul? II, 191. State of souls after death. II, 302. VIRGINITY. What is virginity as a feat? I, 389. What is the virginity of the heart? 391. Virginity of infancy is not yet a virtue. 389. Removal from marriage is the lowest degree of virginity. 390. The high dignity of virginity. 388. The Old Testament world did not understand this. 384, 385. Virginity is a state equal to the angels, 387; sacrifice to God. II, 314. Its purpose is to please God. I, 390. It is desired by everyone. 388. Although the law is not for everyone, everyone should speak about it, 392, 393. Means for preserving spiritual virginity. 391. Chrysostom's saying about virginity. 392. AFFAIRS. Without good deeds, knowledge of God, faith, and the actions of the Spirit are useless. I, 465, 466. Good deeds have greater persuasive power than words. III, 88. And through these small people can become a light and example for others. 89, 90. CHILDREN. Why do the children of dumb people come out of their state of immaturity more quickly than the children of humans? III, 141, 145. Why do good parents have bad children, and vice versa? 374, 375, 379–382. Incentives to care for children. 140, 141, 566–569. View Upbringing. GOSPEL - does not tell useless stories. I, 302. Its strength at all times. II, 371. The power of the Gospel readings. III, 59. They must be listened to reverently. 127. EUSEBIUS. His testimony is that ancient Christians believed in the power of prayer for the dead. II, 304, 305. EUCHARIST. View Communion. HEZEKIAH. His example is instructive for those undergoing disasters. II, 531, 535. How did ELISSHE correct the waters of Jericho? II, 135. Miraculous power in his bones. 179. BISHOP. EPISCOPAL. Beginning of episcopal ministry. III, 544, 545. Duties of this ministry. 550, 551. The importance of it. 543. It is a custom of apostolic times for the Bishop to visit diocesan churches. 505. What does ordination to the rank of bishop during the Trisagion Song signify? 565. Why does one who is appointed Bishop read the confession of faith? 561, 565. What does his kneeling at the time of dedication signify, and why is he covered by the Gospel? 565. Sign of the episcopal vestment. 556. Explanation of the sign of sacred implements used in episcopal service. 563, 564. Sign of the bishop's staff. 547, 552, 555, 564. DESIRE. Its importance is relative to the matter. II, 440. Desires and thoughts in the realm of the spirit are the same as actions and words in the realm of feelings. 253. How is the dignity of human desires measured? III, 184, 185. What is the best desire of a Christian? 185 et seq. The imperfection and incorrectness of human desires. 184, 185, 205. Their types. 205. What does it mean if a person on earth expresses a desire for good to another? 183, 184. Is it appropriate to express such a desire in heaven? 183, 184. SACRIFICE. What were the Old Testament sacrifices in relation to prayer? II, 157. Types of spiritual sacrifices of a Christian. 61, 62, 310 et seq. Every Christian can and should make sacrifices to God. 314. When is he a sacrifice of God? 60, 61. What does it mean to offer your body as a sacrifice to God? 59. Application of the Old Testament sacrifice to the spiritual sacrifice of a Christian. 61, 62. Inducements to spiritual sacrifice. 64. Properties of a Christian's sacrifice. 57, 58. When is she a victim? 62.– Unclean? 63. A person's LIFE is threefold. I, 260. Life of the natural mind and heart. III, 494. Natural attachment to life in living creatures. II, 48. Why is life good for us? III, 367. Business for earthly life should not extend beyond necessity. I, 160. The natural and moral life of humanity before Christ and without Christ. 405, 406. The Christian life must be higher than life according to the natural law. 490. Carnal life suppresses spiritual life in a person. II, 542. The height of spiritual life and its difference from the sensual. III, 495. Assimilation of moral life to the original state of the world. II, 270. In moral life, inconstancy and rashness are harmful. 145. One flaw in her does a lot of harm. I, 301, 302. The Christian must lead his life as a pilgrim. 39. The purpose of earthly life. 178. Our temporary life is the embryo of the eternal, 96, and the path to it. III, 493. The poverty of human concepts about the future life before the resurrection of the Savior. 95. The question of eternal life is of little interest to peace lovers. 297. The benefits of remembering her, III, 496, 497, and the harm of forgetting about her. I, 218. MISCONCEPTIONS. Is it fair to say that they come from limitations? III, 467, 468. LAW. The binding force of the moral law. I, 287, 288. The beneficial purpose for which it was given. III, 260 et seq. Ease of execution of the law of the Gospel. 437. Judicial force of civil law. 243. Look. track. word. COMMANDMENT. The basis for the severity of Christ's commandments. III, 436, 437. It is easier for a Christian to fulfill the commandments than for a Jew. I, 299. In what sense are we required to keep the commandments? 291. Is this alone sufficient for salvation? 291, 293. The fruits of keeping the commandments of the Law. 289, 290. Chrysostom and St. His words on the importance of Solomon's sermon on vanity, I, 48; about the meekness and prudence of Joseph in relation to the Virgin Mary, 438, 443; about the mysterious sign of the sheep font, II, 328, and the entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. I, 64, 65. His opinion about the one on whom the Holy Spirit descended. 163. His teaching on the sacrament of Communion. II, 32. The words with which he calls Christians to this sacrament. 34, 35. His teaching on prayer for the dead, 304; and universal love, III, 50; about virginity. I, 392. His testimony about contemporary desert living. II, 413, 414. About the benefits of visiting the churches of God. 333. Explaining it in words: he will be called in the Kingdom of Heaven. I, 289. EVIL. There is evil in the world. III, 101. It does not reproach God. II, 319. The origin of physical evil. 550. The teaching of reason and Revelation about the origin of evil. 317–319. Physical evil is a consequence of moral evil. I, 271, 470, 471. Why is physical evil in the world? III, 177, 371. Why was the mixture of good and evil allowed in the world by Providence? I, 54. 3lo must conquer with good. III, 104, 105. Evil must be resisted. 101. Evil is not destroyed by evil. 102. It will be decisively defeated by Jesus Christ. II, 319. What should be the purpose of meeting people for a Christian? III, 137. SPECTACLES. Their reprehensibility. I, 134. VISION. What is spiritual vision? I, 140. Comparison of sensory vision with spiritual vision. 106, 107. What is needed to obtain spiritual vision. II, 131. Unbelief is an obstacle to spiritual vision. I, 109, 110. IGNATIUS THE GOD-BEARER (St.). His expression about the crucified Savior. I, 89. The name of Jesus Christ was depicted on the heart of Ignatius. II, 181, 182. IGO. For a person to be under the yoke is a consequence of a fall. III, 434, 435. The difference between the yoke of sin and that of Christ. 435, 436. Why is it not easy for the virtuous to bear the yoke of Christ? 485, 486. IDOLATRY. Its origin. II, 235, 236. VOTERS for public office must be careful in their election. III, 232, 235 et seq. Consequences of their inattention and addiction. 238, 239. SELECTED. God's chosen ones themselves do not know that they are God's. I, 458, 459. The world does not know God's elect. 457, 458. Distinctive characteristics of the elect and non-elect. 53, 463. ELIJAH P prophet. The purpose of his travels. II, 167–171. Why did he flee from Jezebel? 168. Elijah is an example of desert life. 105. Commemoration of the religious procession established on the day of the Prophet Elijah. 167. NAME. The sacred power of the name of God. III, 362. How can the name of God be sanctified in us? 363. Sins, disgusting duties to sanctify the name of God. 363. The name of Jesus Christ is the key to the treasures of grace. II, 160, 162. He who names only the name of the Lord is not yet God. I. 464, 465. A person’s name is remembered or forgotten according to the merit of his deeds. II, 540. HEROD. Did his love for the world make him the enemy of the Savior? I, 55, 56. ISAAC is an example of long-suffering in faith. I, 355. The ways of Providence in the birth of his children. III, 380. ISAAC THE SIRIN. His words are about the dignity of silence. II, 513. TEMPTATION - what is it? II, 140. Where does it come from? 143. What is it for? 140, 141. The benefits of temptations. I, 478, 479, II, 141. Temptations in goodness can be sought in prayer. 145. We need to be careful not to come close to temptation ourselves. III, 371. Evil temptation is not from God, but from the devil. II, 142–144. Temptations from secular education. I, 312. Rules on how one should behave in temptation. II, 144–146. Temptations to evil must be repelled by prayer. 145, 146. What temptations should we pray to avert? III, 371. Pious zeal is a defense against temptation. 458, 459. CONFESSION. The need and basis for establishing specific times for confession. II, 22, 23. View. Repentance. JACOB (Patriarch). The ladder they saw is an image of a Christian church. II, 457 et seq. The stone placed by Jacob was an image of a bloodless altar. 388. Allegorical explanation of Jacob’s work for Rachel. III, 458. JACOB (Alfeev, Apostle). His demise. II, 36. JACOB (Zebedee, Apostle). Why is his desire with John to be above others described in the Gospel? I, 302, 363. Death of Jacob. II, 36. JACOB (Persian). His patience in the feat of martyrdom. II, 349, 350. JOHN (the Baptist), an example of desert life. II, 105. Repentance is the main feature of his teaching. II, 17. JOHN (Evangelist). He believed in the resurrection of Jesus Christ without finding Him in the tomb. I, 206. JOB praised God in the midst of adversity. II, 348, 349. He is an example of patience in tribulation. 323. His example is available for every Christian to imitate. 349. His suffering was an image of Christ’s suffering. 324. JOSIAH, king of the Jews. His death was hastened by the wickedness of the people. III, 306, 307. JEWS. God Himself raised up and led deliverers for the Jews. III, 330, 332. In happiness they forgot God, and in misfortune they turned to Him. II, 352. Instability and treachery of the Jewish people. I, 63. What yoke lay upon the Jews? III, 482, 483. The spirit of slavery and mercenaryism is the lot of the Jews. I, 232. The donkey and the lot signify Jews and Gentiles. 66. The reason for the fall of the kingdom of Judah. III, 30. The path of Providence is that the Jews were betrayed under the rule of the Romans. I, 32. CYRUS, king of Persia, why is he called anointed? III, 10, 11. BOOK. Orthodox judgment on the correction of old church books. II, 77. Who writes the book of the belly and where is it? 121. CORNELIUS (Centurion), how did you please God before believing in Christ? II, 265. SELF-LOVE. What does it consist of? III, 205. Judas is an example of hidden greed. I, 303. CROSS PROCESS. His spiritual sign. II, 172. Commemoration of the procession on the day of the Prophet Elijah. 167. CROSS. What was the cross before the Savior was crucified on it? I, 308. The miraculous power of the cross, revealed during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 71, 89, 90. The image of the cross in visible nature. 80. The immeasurability of the mysteries of the Cross of Christ. 92. The base and internal composition of the cross. 87. In the whole world there is nothing stronger than the cross. 82. His power will be manifested in gracious acts of love, until the end of the age. 91, 92. The Cross of Christ is the door and key of the kingdom of God. 70. Enemies of the Cross of Christ. 223. In the images and signs of the cross, we are offered the teaching of bearing the cross. 340. The cross first belonged to people. 70. Commandment about bearing the cross. 342, 348, 349. It is necessary for every follower of Christ. 77–80. Why are we given participation in wearing the cross? 70, 71. The difficulty of the way of the cross can be overcome after Christ has passed through it. 336, 337. The cross on which we must be crucified with the Savior must consist of love. 93. The fruits of the mysterious crucifixion. 79. The meaning of the Week of the Worship of the Cross. 343. BAPTISM. Its image was a sheep's font. II, 328, 329. Grace given to a Christian in Baptism. III, 60. It must preserve and multiply it. 61. LOVE is the soul of the Law. I, 227, 228. The true spirit of the Old Testament was the spirit of love. 232. Why is the commandment about love called new? 233. Love is a condition for the fulfillment of virtues, III, 53, and the highest motivation for them. I, 231, 232. Without love, all means of salvation fail to achieve their goal. 225–227, 231. Love imparts saving power to repentance. 228, 229. Brings Jesus Christ closer to the believer. 141, 143. The need for love in teaching, commanding and punishing. III, 51, 52. Where there is no love for God, there is enmity against Him. I, 55. What should be our love for God? 41. Love for God is the soul of love for one's neighbor. III, 47. Why is it commanded to honor parents and love God? I, 232. Christian love must be extensive in its actions. III, 47 et seq. The path to all-encompassing love. 49. Chrysostom’s teaching about it. 50. The degree and dignity of natural love. 48. The most plausible love for the world is harmful. I, 54, 55. Traits of ungodly love for the world. 46. ​​What must be opposed to the seductions of love for the world? 57. The different nature of the law of love for enemies in Christianity and outside Christianity. II, 264. MACARIUS (saint, great). His doctrine of the state of primitive man, ii, 129, 130; about the state of our body at the last judgment, 122; of the judgment of the saints, 125; instruction on how to turn from visible objects to spiritual ones. I, 161. MERCY is medicine that heals the soul from sins. II, 271, 272. Inducements to mercy. III, 219. The parable of debtors, as an incentive to do so. I, 278–280. Works of mercy must be done for the sake of Jesus Christ. II, 266. View. Charity and Philanthropy. WORLD. This is a necessity for the soul of a Christian. III, 189. God is the giver of peace. 189. Without God, a person cannot acquire it for his soul. 190, 191. The source of spiritual peace is the grace of God. 191. What is required on the part of man to receive it from God? 191, 260. How is peace usually achieved between people? 190. WORLD. False concepts of philosophers about managing and improving the world. III, 40–42. The spiritual world is governed by moral laws. 41. The vanity of everything in the world. I, 146, 147. How does Solomon turn his view of the vanity of the world in favor of the soul? 50. Why is it necessary to cut off worldly attachments? 238, 239. We have a special duty to leave the world for Christ. 237. Submission to the spirit of the world is resistance to the Spirit of God. 56, 57, 181, 182. The spirit of the world perverts the very virtues. 181. Image of a person controlled by the spirit of the world. 178. BABIES. The purpose of Providence is their death. II, 548, 549. MOSES. His humility. III, 227. Why did he refuse to be elected leader of the people of God? 229, 230. PRAYER is the breath of the spiritual man. II, 432, III, 17. Outward prayer alone is not sufficient. II, 283. What is “prayer of the spirit” and “prayer of the mind”? III, 416, 417. Prayer and heartfelt songs. II, 90, 91. The need for spiritual and mental prayer. III, 417, 418. The state of a praying spirit. II, 311, 312. The difference between the prayer of early and modern Christians. III, 418, 419. The duty of prayer must precede the other duties of a Christian. 15–17. Worldly affairs should not distract from prayer. 23. How does Jesus Christ encourage you to do this? II, 163. Prayer is necessary, although God knows our needs. III, 23, 252, 253. This is necessary to receive grace. II, 432. Its need during disasters. III, 251 et seq. The need for prayer and repentance during public disasters. II, 519–521, 525. The need for prayer during Divine services. 156. The importance of this for spiritual life. III, 412. Properties and types of prayer. 18. The need to combine one type of prayer with another. 18, 19. In what order should prayers be performed? 19, 20. Prayer must be pure and sincere, 25, complete and offered with all the strength of soul and body. 254. The power of prayer, II, 89, is confirmed by the common habit of praying in the human race. I, 187, 188. There is no person whom prayer cannot become strong. 191. For prayer, everything is achievable. 193. She is the key to spiritual treasures, 194; the path to understanding the Divine mysteries.186. An objection to the validity of prayer and an answer to it. 188–190. Under what conditions is it successful? II, 158 next. Do you need to prepare for it? III, 403, 404. Successful prayer requires reconciliation with neighbors, 404–408, a sincere desire to live according to the will of God, 408, 409, removal of vain thoughts, 420, love, I, 230, 231, patience. II, 433. The power of the name of Christ in prayer. II, 159. What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus Christ? 162. When and why is His name not effective in prayer? 160. Continuous prayer requires the help of the Holy Spirit. I, 167. Can a sinner acquire grace through prayer, when for successful prayer one must first leave sin? III, 409, 410. Comparison of those praying with a cornfield. 401, 402. Reasons for the failure of prayer. I, 196, II, 159, 202. When is it offensive to God? III, 360. The sin-loving prayer. 410, 411. Subject and purpose of prayer. 22. Her various items. III, 299. Scripture teaches us what we should or should not pray for. 300. The need for mutual prayer for each other. 197, 198. Motivations for such prayer. 198. Communication of souls in this. 298. The power of unanimous prayer. 433, 434, III, 20. What kind of confidentiality of prayer can be maintained during public prayer? I, 514. The effect of one person's prayer on another is not understandable to reason. III, 298. The need for prolonged church prayers. III, 300. One must inwardly participate in church prayer. II, 202. Her high dignity. III, 59. Examples of its beneficial effects. II, 197, 198, 199. Church prayers are accepted by the Saints. 308. Subjects of this prayer. 202. The need to pray for kings and all those in power. III, 20, 21. The success of prayer for the king of the earth depends on love for the King of heaven. 27, 31, 32. An example of royal prayer in the desert. 519. Only one who maintains purity - II, 201, and who wants to correct his life can demand church prayers and receive benefit from them. 203. Why do strong prayer books need the prayer of other, even weak members of the Church? 199, 200. Examples of prayer for the Saints. 301. The saints offer our prayers to God. 157. Their prayers do not help unrepentant sinners. 203. They can be valid when we ourselves strive for salvation without laziness. 308. The miraculous effects of the prayer of the righteous man subservient to us. I, 191, 192. The success of the prayer of Moses for the Jewish people. 194. Why do the pagans also pray? 187, 188. The power of pagan prayer. 192. Prayer brought Cornelius into the kingdom of grace. 193. Prayer for the departed. See "Deceased". SILENCE. Incentives to do so. I, 444. Silence as a means to preserve grace. 439. It must be preserved in all circumstances of life. 442, 443. An example of spiritual silence in the person of Joseph, 438, and especially Miriam. 439–442. View "Silence". MONASTICISM. Where does it start? II, 105. The motivating reason for choosing the monastic life is faith.110. What should a person approach monasticism be like? 440, 441. See. "Desert Dwelling" MONK. He needs self-examination. II, 112. He must be completely removed from the world. 442. Why do monks withdraw from the world? 111. He who lives in the desert, as in the world, attracts threefold judgment. 113. See “Hermit” and “Desert Dweller”. POWERS. The power of Christ produces incorruption of relics and works miracles through them. II, 182. Why does God glorify the bodies of the Saints with incorruption and miracles? 184. The incorrupt relics of the Saints recall the general resurrection of all, I, 213; give hope of eternal life, II, 4; words teach us piety more convincingly. 185. Why are not all Holy bodies glorified by incorruption after death? 183. Why is it pleasing to God that the remains of some Saints are hidden under a bushel? 241. What does the solemn introduction of part of the relics into the altar of the newly consecrated church signify? 389, 430, 480. What is heavenly wisdom? I, 157, 158. The highest wisdom is to renounce wisdom for Jesus. 40. The wisdom of the heavens is high for the wise and simple for babes. 156, 157. How to combine heavenly wisdom with exercise in earthly things? 160, 161. The difficulties thereof are easily overcome. 158–160. What is earthly wisdom? 157. MARTYRDOM is the highest Christian sacrifice. II, 313. The law of Christian martyrdom. 313. Why does the Church glorify martyrs? 48. What is spiritual martyrdom? 313. REWARD. Why do the Old Testament promise earthly rewards, but the New Testament promise heavenly rewards? III, 501, 502. Is it permissible for a Christian to desire a reward for virtue? 500, 501. And what reward is proper to wish for him? 502. An immoderate desire for earthly rewards is inconsistent with human nature. 503, 504. The benefits of remembering the heavenly reward. 504, 505. PEOPLE. Origin of peoples. III, 8. The reasons for their rise and fall. 31. The prosperity or misfortune of nations depends on the moral state. 28, 29, 38 et seq. Examples of this are in the fate of ancient peoples. 29, 30. The lot of nations is sometimes hidden in the fate of one person. 329. The life of the great people of the earth leaves its traces in the life of peoples. 308. The path of Providence in the fate of nations. 328. SCIENCES. The imperfection of natural sciences leads to the advancement of man. II, 252–254. The subjects of Christian teaching are incomparably superior to the subjects of the natural sciences. 246–248. BOSSES. The location of the elected boss. III, 226 et seq. A position of authority should not be sought out of vanity. 228, 229. Commendable and not commendable evasion from a position of authority. 230, 231. Responsibilities of superiors and subordinates. 64. The influence of the example of superiors on the moral state of subordinates. 88, 89. UNHAPPY. We ourselves are to blame for many misfortunes. III, 372. The misfortunes of social life stem from sin. I, 263. To glorify God in misfortune is a higher virtue than to glorify Him in days of happiness. II, 351, 352. Jesus Christ is the only refuge in misfortune. III, 487–489. View "Disaster". IMMEDIATENESS – in food and drink what does it consist of? III, 284, 285. Excessiveness in small things is not small. I, 249. NICHOLAS St. Myra - especially marked himself with zeal for the faith. II, 37. POVERTY. The origin of poverty. III, 215, 217. It is the common lot of men. 216, 217. How does the severity of poverty increase? 217, 218. The sorrow of poverty is one of the gravest sorrows. 217. The poverty of the poor of the clergy is especially worthy of compassionate participation. 222. How should one who has chosen arbitrary poverty behave? I, 303. The feeling of spiritual poverty is close and common to everyone. III, 445. Signs of spiritual poverty. 442. Its purpose. 441, 444. Spiritual poverty of people who consider themselves rich in spirit. 443, 444. UPDATE. The beginning of the holiday of the Renewal of the Church of the Resurrection. II, 391. The custom of celebrating the renovation of a church is very ancient. 387 et seq. What does the feast of renewal teach Christians? 392, 393. A Christian should strive daily for his renewal. 394. RITES. The primacy of the New Testament rituals over the Old Testament ones. III, 126. Evidence of the importance of sacred ritual institutions. 124, 125 et seq. The basis of ritual decrees. II, 216. Answer to false wisdom who dispute the importance of church rites. III, 121,122, 123. In liturgical rites one should look primarily at their internal meaning. II, 240, 241. What did the COMMUNION OF SAINTS mean in the ancient creed? II, 372. The necessity of this communication. Right there. Where, how and in what way is the communication of the Saints with people expressed? 372, 373. SOCIETY. The improvement of societies is a gift from the Provider. III, 354, 355. It depends on the mutual concern of citizens for the welfare of everyone. 132. See “State”, “People”. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHRISTIAN. III, 16. Superiors and subordinates. 64. Warriors. 577, 578. The SHEEP font was an image of Baptism. II, 328, 329. Why did the paralytic lie for 38 years at the sheep's font? 329. Its mysterious meaning according to Chrysostom’s explanation. 328. CAUSED. Why are they commanded to leave the church before the beginning of the Liturgy of the Faithful? II, 303. CLOTHING. The lesson about clothing is not unimportant. I, 249, 250. What are clothes? 250. What is she in the moral sense? 252. Its origin. 251. What does simplicity in clothing inspire us with? 253, 254. How reprehensible is sophistication in clothing and excessive care for it? 252, 255–257. When is splendor in dress not reprehensible? 256. CONDEMNATION. Ignorance of their inner state warns us from judging our neighbors. I, 461. An example of what the tendency to condemn others can lead to. 270. FATHERLAND. A Christian must have a fatherland in God. I, 39. On what basis should a Christian’s love for the earthly fatherland be established? III, 114. REVELATION. How and why did God communicate and communicate Revelation? III, 174, 175. See. "Scripture" and "Word of God". HERMIT. The hermit especially needs trust in God. II, 444, 445. He is not characterized by: luxury, lust for power, greed, love of peace. 443. Look. "Monk", "Desert Dweller". PAUL And the post. The indisputability of his apostleship. II, 98. Why is the Church called supreme? 98–100. Why is his primacy proclaimed to us by the Church? 101, 102. The extent of Paul's preaching activity. 100. Why did he visit countries newly enlightened by Christianity for the second time? III, 201, 202. Comparison of the merits of the Apostles Peter and Paul. II, 99, 100. The humility of the Apostle Paul. 65. The Apostle Paul, a strong man of prayer, asks for the prayers of others for himself. 197. His example is instructive for a Christian. 102, 103. FALL. The difference between moral failures. I, 358, 359. He who is not afraid of falling falls deeper. 310. And the righteous is not free from falling. III, 80, 518. See. "Sin". MONUMENT. The motives and intention with which the monument should be created. III, 571, 572. Biblical example of the construction of a monument. 573. FERMENTS. Their properties. II, 10. Their duty is to listen to their Shepherd and to put His word of teaching into practice. 10, 12, 13. SHEPHERD. Pastoral ministry is part of the bishopric of Christ. III, 553, 554. The purpose of this ministry. II, 8. The characteristic of a true Shepherd is to know his sheep. 5. Jesus Christ is an example for the Shepherds of the Church. 7, 8, III, 545, 546. Actions required of the Shepherd. II, 7. Its disadvantages. 5–7. In the Shepherd of the Church, selfishness, 9, and carelessness about the flock is reprehensible. 8, 9. EASTER. Easter Day is the king of days and the head of holidays. I, 113, 114. What does the lighting of lamps in the church on the night of Easter signify? II, 167. What does the opening of the royal doors mean during the Easter holiday? I, 102. The commemoration of the custom is to give eggs on Easter. 96. Why is the Gospel about the greatness of God the Word read on Easter Day? 132. Disagreement regarding the time of Easter celebration among the leading Christians. III, 279. The legalized time of its celebration was determined by the first Ecumenical Council. 280. True, spiritual Easter, II, 34. PETER And the post. His primacy is among the Apostles. II, 95–97. Why is his primacy proclaimed to us by the Church? 101, 102. The story of his fall. I, 310, 311. The extent of his preaching activity. II, 99, 100. Comparison of the merits of the Apostles Peter and Paul. 99, 100. The Apostle Peter is an instructive example for a Christian. 102, 103. Fasting in honor of Peter and Paul. 102. SCRIPTURE C Sacred. Its importance as a source of Christian teaching. II, 398. In every word of his lies wisdom. 382. FOOD. Its purpose. III, 284. In relation to food and clothing, man is poorer than other earthly creatures. 215, 216. What does immoderation in food consist of? 284. TARES. What are tares in a moral sense? III, 464, 465. Their sower is the devil. 470. When are these tares sown in the heart? 470, 471. What does FLANGY consist of? III, 205. It hinders the action of the Spirit of God in us. I, 181. What is good VICTORY? III, 105. OBEDIENCE. Various incentives for obedience and types thereof. III, 112 et seq. The need for it. 111. Properties of Christian obedience. 115. The power of such obedience. 116. Obedience for oneself, 112, for the sake of society and superiors, 113, 114, for the sake of the Lord. 115. The importance of the duty of obedience to parents. 97, 98. View. "Obedience". BURIAL. Why are the dead buried in churches? II, 504. The basis for this custom is in Scripture. 505. IMITATION. The relationship between imitation and self-exploration. II, 207. The universality of the commandment to imitate the Saints. 211, 212. The importance and necessity of imitation in natural life, 206, 207, and in spiritual life. 208, 209. Role models. 208–213. How is it possible to imitate God? 209, 210. Jesus Christ is an example to follow. 211. Examples of imitation for teachers of the Church, for monks, for those who suffer, 212, for pious rich people, for those seeking repentance. 213. Not all the paths of the Saints can be imitated. III, 473, 474. Vices spread significantly through imitation. II, 213. An example of impious imitation. I, 51, 52. REPENTANCE. It is necessary for those who come to Christ. II, 16–19. Repentance was the main feature of the teaching of John the Baptist. 17. The Apostles received a full understanding of the spirit of repentance after the resurrection of the Savior. I, 103, 104. Repentance is necessary for everyone and at all times, II, 22; not only for converts, but also for those who remain in Christianity. 20, 21. Its saving effect. II, 518, 519. The property of spiritual contrition for sins. 310, 311. ANOINTING – what is the point of having it? III, 10. To whom is the name “anointed” assigned in Scripture? 4, 10. Cyrus, king of Persia, why is he called anointed? 10, 11. The power of the anointing. The importance of sacred anointing with oil. 125, 126. The effect of royal anointing. 129, 130. THOUGHT. The harm of evil thoughts. III, 451. A way to cleanse the heart of these. 452. CARE. Man's worldly cares amuse and confuse, I, 528-530, and hinder the reception of grace, 527; darkens and weakens the will in choosing the best. 530–532. VICE. Is it true that vices are consequences of weakness? III, 469. They spread significantly through imitation. II, 213. MESSAGE. Why is it called Sobornoe? II, 260. To what Christians was the book of Hebrews written? 36. OBEDIENCE - what is it? I, 415. The duty of obedience to the will of God? Right there. Spiritual mentors are needed for guidance in spiritual obedience. 419. The duty of obedience concerns everyone. 420. Types of it. 417. The benefits of obedience in general and in particular obedience to the will of God. 416–418. When is obedience to the will of God easy and sweet? 421. The FAST of the Fourth Day is sanctified by the example of Jesus Christ. II, 17. Fasting in honor of Peter and Paul and its purpose. 102. What is the TRUTH? III, 207, 208. Evangelical, Pharisaic and pagan. 208. HOLIDAY. What is a church holiday? I, 504. It must have its foundation. II, 387. The essence or mystery of the holiday is explained from Holy Scripture during the evening church service. III, 159. On church holidays, visible images are presented that express the nature of the holiday. II, 166, 167. The soul of the holiday is the presence of the one who is being celebrated. I, 174. How should the holidays be celebrated? II, 172, 365, III, 54, 55, 292 et seq. A spiritual holiday does not exclude a festive meal. II, 26. How should and should not joy about the holiday be expressed? III, 296, 297. Unpious celebration of church holidays. II, 173. It is unworthy of a Christian and characteristic of a pagan. III, 301. LEGENDS. What's happened? II, 399. They should be held on a par with Holy Scripture. Right there. Holy Scripture itself uses the guidance of tradition. 401, 402. Tradition is twofold. 399. One should not accept traditions without any analysis. 402, 404. Rules for testing these. 403. Before Moses, the teaching of faith was preserved through tradition, just as the teaching of Jesus Christ was preserved before the writing of the Gospel. 401. Testimony of the Apostle Paul about traditions. 396, 397. Wrong teaching about traditions. 400, 401. What is DEVOTION TO GOD? I, 424. It is not moral inaction. 428. Its beneficence is in the matter of salvation. 426, 427, 429, 431. Inducements to devotion to God. 424, 425. Examples of this. 430, 431. EXAMPLE. The power and importance of a good example. III, 87. The power of words depends on a good example. 87, 88. NATURE. In visible nature nothing is destroyed. I, 215. She speaks instructively to man in life and death. III, 170, 171. Why is man inattentive to the broadcasts of nature? 170. There are omens in the realm of nature. 309. OATH. Its meaning and importance. III, 240, 245. COMMUNION. The mysterious shrine of the tree of life was similar to the sacrament of Communion. II, 358. Jesus Christ established this Sacrament for all Christians. 28. The importance of this Sacrament. 29. In it the flesh and blood of the God-man are taught to us for food and drink. 29–31. We must eat the Body and Blood of Christ, not only as medicine, but also as food. 381. Faith required of those who partake of the Body and Blood of Christ. 32. The fruits of the sacrament of Communion. 33. Joy, thanksgiving and praise after communion. 27. According to the Lord’s decree, Christians should approach the sacrament of the Eucharist as often as possible. 381, 383, 384. An example for this is the Christians of the primal Church. 384. One must not shy away from Communion. 422, 423. The unfoundedness of the apologies presented by Christians who rarely approach Communion. 384, 385. Church rules against those who do not approach the sacrament of Communion. 384. What kind of people does the Church exclude from Communion? 471. Infants should not be removed from it. 382. Why should the Eucharist be celebrated only in church? 363. Sayings about the Sacrament of Communion of St. John Chrysostom, 32, 34, 35, and St. John of Damascus. 31. THE SECOND COMING OF Christ. The expectation of this by leading Christians. II, 69. Signs thereof. 74. Why was it predicted that the second coming of Christ would be solemn? I, 151. The expectation of this consoles the Christian and encourages him in his exploits. II, 68–72. What does its suddenness warn us against? I, 153. Why is there oblivion about the second coming of the Lord? II, 73, 74. FISHING The events of the world depend on Providence, and not on chance. III, 178. The paths of Providence are not explored. II, 551, 552. Providence fulfills its intentions differently from the way the self-wise mind ordains. III, 269. The paths of Providence in the fate of kingdoms and peoples. 328. Its special goals are in the unfortunate destinies of the world and man. 176, 177, 329. The manifestation of Providence in the arrangement of the fate of the great benefactors of humanity. 329, 330. The ways of Providence in important matters, 530, 531, in triumphant wickedness. I, 263, 264. For the time being, providence hides its tools in obscurity. III, 335. One must humbly bear the lot appointed by Providence. I, 348, 349. PROPHECY. Properties of true prophecy. I, 495. The fulfillment of prophecies is the work of God. 29, 30. ENLIGHTENMENT - worldly and spiritual. II, 89. DESERT DIVINER. The benefits brought to the world by desert dwellers. II, 108. They themselves leave the world, and not the world leaves them. 107–109. Spiritual desert dweller according to the image of David. 439 et seq. Testimony of Chrysostom about the life of contemporary hermits. 413, 414. See. "Monk", "Hermit". DESERT DIVING. Its advantage over urbanism. III, 166. The benefits thereof. II, 444, 445 Difficulty. 444. Desert living, alien to perfection. 442, 443. What is DESERT in the ordinary and spiritual sense? III, 167. Internal and external. II, 113, 114. In what sense can the soul, the world and the Church become a desert? III, 167, 168. In what sense should a Christian make his heart a desert? II, 114. Faith attracts in the desert. 110. Retiring into the desert for fear of persecution is not worthy of reproach. 107. You can be saved not only in the desert, but also in the world. 113. Through the lives of the righteous the deserts prosper and become cities. 128. TRAVEL. The purpose of travel is wisdom and experience. III, 537. The oldest example of royal travels throughout the kingdom. 522. How should church hymns be heard or pronounced? II, 87, 88. They should form the mind, In the same place, and nourish the heart. 89 et seq. The basis of the church song: We bless you all, give birth to the Virgin Mary! I, 493, 494. JOY. Properties and consequences of spiritual joy. III, 297. How to remove obstacles to this joy and acquire it? I, 121, III, 297–299. Spiritual joy and spiritual sadness can be combined. II, 16. The quality of earthly joys. III, 481. Earthly glory is not a sure sign of joy. I, 18. MIND. What is the best merit of natural reason? Ι, 409. State of mind not illuminated by Revealed Religion. II, 130, 131, 317, 318. In matters of faith one should not rely on the findings of reason. 70. SChismatics are not the true sheep of the flock of Christ. II, 11. Denunciation of the schismatics’ teaching about the impoverishment of the hierarchy in the Church, 344, and of the priesthood in general. I, 510. Their wrong-headedness regarding the correction of church books. II, 77. What is JEALOUSY? II, 37. What is zeal for faith? 38. Zeal for selfless service to God and neighbors. I, 364, 365. Zeal for the faith is the everlasting and universal duty of Christians. II, 39, 41, 43. A Christian himself can be the subject of his jealousy. 44. The fruit of holy jealousy. 45. Her strength. 38, 39. How far can and should zeal for faith extend? 41, 42. Cases when it can have an effect. 43, 44. Examples of godly zeal. 37, 39, 40, 42. PARENTS. The importance and power of their blessing. II, 133. Why do good parents have bad children, and vice versa? III, 379–382. What is required from parents to have good children? 378, 379. How are moral inclinations communicated from parents to children? 376. Why is it commanded to honor parents and love God? I, 232. Conditions and boundaries of love for parents. 382, 383. THE CHRISTMAS OF JESUS ​​CHRIST. Around the time of the Nativity of Christ the Savior, the human race was plunged into the darkness of ignorance. I, 26. Fulfillment of the prototypes at His Nativity. 37. The purpose of the angelic hymn during the Nativity of the Savior. 4. In Christmas His joy is for the entire human race. 14, 15. The Savior’s humiliation in the circumstances of His birth teaches us humility. 40. PRIDE does not allow us to find the source of evil in ourselves. I, 259. What does SELF-DENICTION consist of and is it possible to achieve it? I, 338, 345, 346. Why does a follower of Christ need it? 346–348. Remembering death encourages deeds of self-sacrifice. 521, 523. SELF-KNOWLEDGE. Why is it difficult for us? III, 172. The lack thereof is inseparable from the desire for exaltation. I, 367–369. FREEDOM what is it? I, 260. It is confirmed and expanded by the election of good. 421. Not embarrassed by the power of the Word of God. 246. SELF-WILL. Its harmful consequences. I, 420. CANDLE. What does the burning of it in the church signify? III, 455, 456. SAINT. And now there must be holy people in the world. II, 79. Saints are not free from the fall. 80, 518. They are happy in misfortune. 1.477, 478. Remembering them with the desire to imitate them is useful. II, 37, 83. Faith brings us closer to the departed saints. 80. The purpose of the manifestation of the glory of the Saints in this world. 66, 212, 308. Prayers should be offered to the illustrious saints. 81, 82. They accept and offer our prayers to God. 157, 308. The advantage of the instructions of a deceased righteous man. 79, 80. View. "Relics". The PRIESTHOOD will remain in the Church of Christ until the end of time. II, 344. Reproof of those who reject the priesthood. 345. SERGY P Rev. His exploits, humility and glory. II, 105, 106, 147, 148. His love for desert living. 109. St. Sergius wisely suppresses temptation. III, 473–475. Appearance of the Mother of God to St. Sergius. II, 106. The glory of his desert. 128. HEART in what sense is used in Scripture? III, 286. It is the container of spiritual life. II, 89, 90. What does the purification of the heart consist of? III, 450. What is its uncleanness? 448–450. An unclean heart will not be worthy of seeing God. 448, 449. Keeping the heart leads to unity with God. I, 41, 42. Guardianship of the heart is necessary for any virtue. II, 510. SYMBOL OF FAITH. The words and expressions in the Symbol are taken from Holy Scripture. II, 398. It is read in the Church three times a day. 92. What did the communion of Saints mean in the ancient creeds? 372. THE TABERNACLE OF TESTIMONY was an image of the Church of Christ. II, 338. SORRY is the lot of all people. II, 252. Why are exalted souls more exposed to sorrows? III, 319, 320. The purpose and moral benefit of sorrows. I, 476, 477. II, 189, 193. Why should a Christian go to the kingdom through tribulations? 191, 192. During times of grief, one should turn to God, and not to people. III, 252, 255. Deliverance from sorrows, or consolation in them, must be sought in Jesus Christ. II, 255. GLORY. What is the glory of God? I, 5, 6. How did man, in a state of innocence and clothed with this glory, lose it after the fall? 7, 8. The sinner cannot endure the appearance of the glory of God. 9. Glory cannot be acquired by wicked deeds. II, 540. Only he who flees glory enters true glory. I, 497. The WORD of God is the seed of spiritual fruit and the dew of heaven. II, 419. III, 466. The teaching of the Word of God is taught for all times. III, 152. To understand this, enlightenment from God is needed. I, 107–109. Its power does not restrict human freedom. 246. Testimony of Athanasius about the power and effectiveness of the Word of God. III, 59. God is pleased by hearing His word. I, 531. What is the Word of Christ? II, 85, 86. The power thereof. I, 235. It is as strong at any time as in the time of the Savior. II, 371. He who does not act according to the word of Christ is not a Christian. I, 333–335. The high dignity of the gift of speech in a person. II, 129. The mighty power of the human word. I, 443, 444, II, 131, 132. It receives power from the Word of God. II, 129, 132. The word is more effective when supported by example. III, 87, 88. Why are idle words and even thoughts condemned? 262. CHURCH WORDS. Under what conditions can they talk about private people? II, 295. The purpose of the funeral words. III, 326. CASE. The power of the saying: “it happens.” III, 375. DEATH. Different concepts of death in the Old and New Testaments. II, 503, 504. How does faith delight the thought of death? 321. Death is caused by sin. I, 402. Why is death always sad, and birth always joyful? 13, 14. Even the rule of prudence requires us to think about death. 518, 519. Benefits of remembering death. 520–522. The thought of death was a guard protecting heavenly life. 519, 520. Oblivion of death is disastrous, 521, even for temporary well-being. 523, 524. Why is the death of the Lord and the death of the Mother of God remembered in the Church? 5І7, 518. The death of Christ gives a new meaning to the death of a person who believes in Christ. 522. The death of the high ones of the earth is accompanied by echoes of their earthly glory. III, 317. Why does God sometimes put the innocent to death along with the guilty? 178. The ways of Providence in the death of infants. II, 548, 549. False thinking that mortality in the human race is necessary, and its refutation. I, 471, 472. What does true HUMILITY consist of? I, 169. It is the basis of grace-filled perfection. 40, 41. CONFUSION. Various causes of internal confusion. I, 450, 451. The remedies against them are silence, patience and prudent reflection. 451–453. TEMPTATION. The difference between stumbling and temptation. III, 475, 476. The subject of temptation can also be a permissible matter. 477, 478. One must not give or receive temptation. 480. How great and severe is the temptation from sinful deeds. 478, 479, 480. Holy deeds must be done, even if they were a source of temptation for others. 476, 477. PERFECTION. The highest moral perfection is marked by donations. III, 433, 434. constitutes gradualism in the perfection of creatures? II, 217, 218. It is not the ways of reason, but the ways of the Lord that lead humanity to perfection. III, 42, 43. False opinion about the improvement of mankind; refutation and correction thereof. 40–42. The difference in the teaching of philosophy and Revelation about the improvement of mankind. 41. CONTEMPLATION. Contemplation of God. III, 447, 448. Contemplation of faith must be active. I, 512. What is SPIRITUAL DREAM? III, 471. SALVATION. To save the human race it was necessary to satisfy the justice of God and introduce the life of God into humanity. I, 403. We must prove ourselves worthy of the grace of salvation, as the greatest benefit. III, 349, 350. Everyone follows the path of either salvation or destruction. I, 332, 333. God does not save us without us. 489. Various voices with which God calls a person to salvation. III, 170 et seq. Success in the matter of salvation depends on the fullness and freedom of desire, I, 532, 533; requires immediate detachment from worldly addictions. 335. The example of a robber who was saved in a short time should not lead us to the idea that salvation does not require labors and exploits. I, 358. Salvation is possible not only in the desert, but also in the world. II, 113. It deserves more work than the improvement of temporary life. III, 432, 433. SUFFERING. Causes of human suffering. II, 50, 51. He is guilty of suffering for sin. 53. The necessity of suffering for a sinner. II, 193, I, 339. The inevitability of human physical suffering. 50. Examples of suffering in visible nature. 49, 50. What rules did the pagans give for enduring suffering? 51. Suffering according to the will of God is good for a Christian. 52, 53. Christianity alone provides a means of transforming suffering into bliss. 51. Anticipation of the coming of Christ consoles the Christian in the sufferings of this life. 71, 72. Suffering out of love for Christ is sweet. 54. The suffering of the virtuous is a difficult riddle for many. I, 469. Why does God subject the pious to suffer along with the wicked? I, 474–478, III, 178. Justice and goodness of God to those who suffer innocently. II, 53, 54. The man born blind is an example of the suffering of the innocent. 53, 54. PASSION. Victory over passions is impossible with the help of natural forces alone. III, 188. FEAR. What is the fear of God? III, 424. There are different types and degrees of fear. III, 424, 425. Does a Christian need fear? 425, 426. The beneficial influence of fear on Christian life. 427, 428. JUDGE. Where should judges look for a legal court? III, 241 et seq. The necessity and importance for them of the fear of God. 244, 245. COURT OF THE SAINTS. II, 113 et seq. When and how will the judgment of the Saints be revealed? 118, 119. Why is the judgment of the Saints terrible for us? 113, 116, 123, 124. We ourselves write the book of our life for the future judgment of the Saints. 121. And conscience, and our body, and external nature, and the virtues of the Saints will be evidence against us at the judgment of God. 121–123. The teaching of St. Macarius on the Judgment of the Saints. 125. The advantage of the court of law over the private court of reason. III, 243. The meaning and purpose of the criminal court. 102, 103. CHEESE WEEK is a preparatory week for fasting. II, 23, III, 283. Denunciation of the abuses committed this week. II, 24. SECRET. Her attitude to faith and knowledge. I, 398. The mysteries of Religion are often better to honor with reverent silence than with effort to explain them. 445. SECRET. Mysteries in visible nature, II, 446; in the revealed teaching about God. Right there. The need for faith in accepting the Sacraments. 420, 466, 467. CREATURE. What is it without the Creator, and what is it by the power of the Creator? I, 415. What is the gradualness of the perfection of creatures? II, 217. DUNGEON. How can those in prison find consolation? II, 475, 476. The height of Christian love, caring for those imprisoned. 473, 474. Examples of a complacent stay in prison. 476, 477. What justifies the construction of churches in prisons? 471, 472. PATIENCE. The lack of it is an obstacle on the path to salvation. I, 351. Examples of patience in the Old Testament and New Testament righteous people. 355–357. The example of Jesus Christ teaches us patience in adversity. II, 322. The pagans taught desperate patience. 51. TIMOTHY was the Bishop of Ephesus, not in his own right, but the Vicar of the Apostle Paul. III, 557. HOLY TRINITY. Actions of the Persons of the Holy Trinity in the restoration of fallen humanity. I, 162. LABOR Nothing is acquired without labor. III, 432. Our labors without God's assistance are in vain. 352, 353. Work for God must be combined with diligence. 460. VANITY. Vanity and harm thereof. I, 514, III, 502, 503. Rule against vanity: be, not seem. I, 515. BODY. What is the earthly human body? I, 159. He should not be left without any care. I, 345. After death, human bodies are quietly prepared for the resurrection. II, 176. PLEASURE. Why does a person indulge in vicious pleasures? I, 352. Enjoying the pleasures of the world is an unenviable benefit. 125. The harmful consequences of sinful pleasures. 266. He who wrongly indulges in pleasures leads to destruction. II, 537. MIND. How is the mind different from the spirit in the Apostolic language? III, 414. THE DECEASED belong to the composition of the Church. II, 504. The silence of Scripture on prayer for the dead does not negate its need. 300–302. Why does Scripture not clearly command to pray for the dead? 302. Scripture instructions on prayer for the dead. 303. Prayer for the departed is an Apostolic tradition. 304. Prayer for the departed with faith and hope is in no way superfluous. 301. Possibility of prayer for the dead. 298. Its power. 302. Testimony of Eusebius about the faith of ancient Christians in the power of prayer for the dead. 304, 305. Augustine's testimony of the power of this prayer. 305. Legend of St. Gregory Dvoeslov on the reality of church prayer for the dead. 305. In what case is it not valid? 301. Teaching of St. John Chrysostom on prayer for the dead. 304. ZEAL. Without godly zeal it is impossible to please God. III, 455–457. The feats of serving God are made easier for them. 457, 458. It protects from temptation. 458, 459. How can you warm it up in yourself? 461, 462. CONSOLIATION. The weakness of the means offered by philosophy for consolation in disasters. II, 319, 320. Means of consolation for the suffering, offered by the Revealed Religion. 321, 322. Consolation in sorrows is found in Jesus Christ. 255. TEACHING. Subjects of the active teaching of grace. III, 206 et seq. In the teaching about God, much should not be explained, but left to faith. II, 465. Widespread dissemination of Christian teachings in the world. III, 175, 176. The teaching of Christ should constantly occupy the mind and heart of a Christian. II, 86. SCHOOL heavenly. II, 92. TEACHERS of the Ecumenical Church still teach as if they were alive. II, 81. The duty of teaching does not belong to every Christian, but to the Shepherds of the Church. III,134, 135. PHILOSOPHY. The fruits of pagan philosophy. I, 407. False opinions of philosophers about the necessary laws of the world and about the improvement of mankind, and their refutation. III, 40–42. The unsatisfactory nature of their teaching about the bliss of man. II, 252, 253. Absurd doctrines about fate, about eternal matter and the evil principle. 318. The insignificance of the consolations offered by philosophy to the needy. 319, 220. BREAD. What does the petition of the children of God for their daily bread mean? III, 368. Exposure of desires and deeds contrary to this petition. 368, 369. CHURCH - what is it? II, 417. He is a small heaven on earth. II, 358. The place where Christ solemnly reveals His presence; a place of drawing closer to Christ. I, 325. Why is it necessary to build churches on earth? II, 356 et seq. Why does God require a man-made church for Himself? 412. When does a person especially need the church of God? 500, 501. Its arrangement is the work of God. 360. The first church of God was paradise. 368. Churches in patriarchal times were replaced by altars alone. 359. The Church of God, built under Moses, under the name of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. 360. The Jerusalem Temple was built on the site where Isaac was sacrificed. 359, 360. Consecration of Jewish and Christian churches. 279. The glory of the temple of Jerusalem is the first and the last glory. 482–484. The Jerusalem Temple was destroyed not so much by the Babylonians as by the sins of the Jews. 390. The destruction of the Jerusalem temple was the most severe punishment for the Jews. 491. The beginning of Christian churches. 362. The Upper Room of Zion was the first Christian church. 428. Churches among the leading Christians, 450, differed from simple houses. 450. Churches in our time retain the significance of the first Christian churches. 430. Negligence about churches, which the Apostle denounces. 449. What do the Christian and Jewish churches have in common? 361. The advantage of the former over the latter. 278, 279. The high dignity of the Christian church. 371, 452, 453, III, 295. What is his glory? II, 484–486. The holiness of the church is its essential property. 277, 278. The basis of his holiness is the presence of God in him. 278–280. The presence of God in the church is incomprehensible to man. 369. The omnipresence of God does not make it unnecessary to seek God’s special presence in the church. 280. The sanctity of a temple should not be based on its antiquity. 278. The purpose of building churches is the celebration of the Eucharist. 421, 422. The variety of gifts of grace in the church. 378, 379. Why are there currently no miraculous signs of God’s visible presence in the church? 281, 282. The beneficial purpose of establishing churches in cemeteries. 500. et seq. What is the basis for the arrangement of these in cemeteries? 471, 472. Why was the right to consecrate the church acquired by the Bishop? 362, 363. What do the words from Psalms sung during the consecration of churches mean? XXIII: “Take the gates of your princes,” etc.? 286–288. The origin of the custom of anointing a newly consecrated church with myrrh. 388, 389. What do the parts of St. brought into the altar mean? relics? 389, 430, 480. What does the ancient institution of placing parts of St. relics under the throne? 374. What does it mean to name churches after Saints? 374. Why will there be no need for a church in the next century? 357. The church of God must be visited in the days of the Lord. 365, III, 295. What arrangements should there be in the church? II, 282, 364. 418–421, 451 et seq. III, 299, 300. What moral thoughts and actions should the presence and events in the church lead to? II, 284. Anyone who does not go to church on holidays due to need must at least be present there in spirit. III, 295, 296. Reproof of those who do not attend church under the pretext of being able to pray at home. II, 332, 333. What danger threatens those who avoid church meetings? I, 202. Visiting the church is a means of protecting oneself from sins. II, 495, 496. Chrysostom’s teaching on the benefits of visiting churches. 333. An irreverent stay in the church deprives the grace of God. III, 60. Reproof of Christians who visit churches without reverence. II, 453, 454, 468, 469, 497. Silence must be observed in the church of God. 452, 453. How should one listen to prayers, the word of God, psalmody and teaching in church? 419, 420. What is proposed in it should be listened to not out of curiosity, but for the benefit of the soul. 13, 14. The grace received in the church must be preserved outside it. 424. Donations for the benefit of the church do not constitute deprivation, but wealth for the donor. I, 328. The Christian must build himself into a living church of God. II, 309, 310, 487, 488. How can this be done? 393, 394, 412. This can be achieved through spiritual sacrifices. 315. One should not, under the pretext of unworthiness, refuse to be the church of God. 410, 411. CHRISTIAN. Christians, before adopting this name, were called disciples. II, 93. They must know the truths of Christianity, 93; be constantly faithful to Orthodoxy, 420, 421; have unity and fellowship of faith. III, 275 next. Christians by name. II, 43. He who does not live truly as a Christian is in a state of moral idolatry. 60. How should Christians spend their free time? III, 137. Reprehensible conversations in the home meetings of some Christians. I, 313. CHRISTIANITY. Why was so much time and money spent preparing people for it? II, 329, 330. Its advantage over Judaism. 309, 310. CHRIST (Jesus), God-man. He is the sun of the invisible world. I, 116, 117. He is the light of the ancient and new world. II, 250. In His humanity lives the bodily fulfillment of the Divinity. I, 319, 320. He is a helper to the needy, II, 533; adapts to the state and concepts of listeners. III, 440, 441. Jesus Christ appeared in the Old Testament. II, 249. His image in the prophetic writings is presented in many clear features. I, 58. Why Christ is called not Emmaiuel as predicted by Isaiah, but Jesus. 33, 34. Respect of Jesus Christ for His parents according to the flesh and care for them. 378, 379. He preferred the duties of His ministry to the love of his parents. 379, 380. Why did He alienate His brothers according to the flesh? 377. Why did He perform a miracle at the wedding in Cana, which He had previously denied to the Mother of God? 380. His conversation on the Mount did not apply to the Apostles alone. III, 85, 86. How did He take upon Himself the likeness of human ignorance? I, 317, 318. What did you pray for before His transfiguration? 195. Why did he expel the traders from the church? II, 361. In His last conversation with the Apostles, the promised benefits belong to all believers. 158. His whole life was one cross. I, 71–74. His humiliation in choosing his mother, 23; people and city where he was born, 23; in all circumstances of birth. 23, 24. His mortal sorrow is the sorrow of Divine justice. 75, 76. The love of the Son of God is crucified for man. 87. His crucifiers were only instruments in this matter, 83, 84, however, not innocent. 84, 85. Neither Jews nor pagans could have crucified Jesus Christ if He Himself had not deigned to do so out of His own love. 88, 89. The streams of all human iniquities merged into His mortal cup. 75, 76. His humiliation is as worthy of reverence as His majesty. 22. What does His humiliation teach us? 27, 28. His co-crucifixion is the threshold of heaven. 78. He is the only perfect disciple of Jesus Christ who will leave for Him everything that is naturally lovable. 238. To be ashamed of Christ and to deny Him is the beginning and commission of one crime. 309. Every Christian is obliged to follow Him. John 247. Whoever does not ascend with Christ into the heavenly realm will not escape hell. 155. Different ways of approaching Christ. III, 397. For a saving approach to Him, we need His condescension towards us. 394, 396. What kind of approach to Him is salutary? 397, 398. Where and how can you touch Him in a saving way? 399, 400. There is no other path for those who follow Christ except the narrow one. I, 248. Not everyone draws savingly closer to Christ. 344. His dwelling in the mind, heart and body of His faithful followers. II, 181. The fulfillment of the Divinity of Jesus Christ lives in the body of His Church. I, 324. The everlasting and universal activity of Jesus Christ in the body of the Church. II, 180. View. Ascension, Incarnation, Resurrection, Entry into Jerusalem, Nativity of Christ. KINGDOM. What is called the Kingdom of God? III, 364. Sorrow, more than other means, is necessary and useful for achieving the Kingdom of God. II, 188, 189. You can enter into it only through constant pleasing to God. I, 359, 360. What does it mean to ask in the Lord’s Prayer for the coming of the Kingdom of God? III, 364. Denunciation of desires contrary to this petition. 365. TSAR. God is the supreme King of kings and kingdoms. III, 28. The establishment of royal power is the work of God. 96. The vastness and difficulty of the king’s activities. 130, 131. The labors of royal rule are made easier by prayer for the king, mutual love and the virtuous life of his subjects. 13 1, 132. For the benefits that we enjoy under the scepter of the king of the earth, we must thank the King of Heaven. 55. On what is the commandment to honor the king based? 155, 156. The duties of reverence for God and respect for the king are closely connected. 156, 157. Poor division of these responsibilities. 157, 158. The CHURCH of Christ is a sheepfold and a spiritual pasture, II, 10, school, 246, a field where the treasure of grace is hidden. III, 58, 59. Why are the names befitting it: houses, booths, oak groves, gardens, cedars? II, 337. Images under which she is represented in the Apocalypse. 340–342. By what means is the Church built? 309. Testimony of the word of God about the persistent abiding of the grace of God in the Church of Christ until the end of the age. 339–344. The basis of its unity. III, 276, 277, 278. When does diversity in rituals not violate the unity of the Church? 278–280. It was established not by human efforts, but by the power of God. 154. Foundation of the union between the Church and the state. 153. What does CHASTITY consist of? III, 206. It is prescribed for everyone. I, 392, 394. Perfect chastity is achievable only through grace. III, 207. LOVING HUMANITY is perfect in proportion to perfection in faith. II, 262. Without pure faith it is impossible. 263. Instruction on philanthropy, especially towards the sick. III, 76, 77, next. Incentives for philanthropy. 196, 197. It is instilled in us by nature and reason, but they do not raise it to the level of purity. II, 264. His difficult deeds are made easier by love for God. III, 196. The power of Christian love for mankind and its effect on the suffering. 197, 198. Deeds of philanthropy attract grace to the soul of a Christian. II, 271. Where there is no love for mankind, pure faith cannot be assumed. 261. The reward prepared for philanthropy. III, 199. View. Charity and Mercy. HUMAN. Duality of directions in human nature. II, 163. What would have happened to man if he had not fallen? I, 472. His fall consisted of disobedience to the will of God. 416. Man’s powerlessness to know the truth and do good deeds. 424, 425. Is moral perfection and salvation possible for him, given natural powers alone? 407, 408. How did people know God and do good before Christianity and without Christianity? 406. Man, with all his freedom, is necessarily under the influence of one of two principles - either the Spirit of God or the spirit of the world. 177. The separation of man from God is an unnatural state. II, 289. HONESTY. What does the world's apparent honesty consist of? I, 171. What does AMBITION consist of? III, 205, I, 363. Ignorance of oneself is a common shortcoming of ambitious people. I, 368, 369. Scriptures denouncing ambition. I, 363–365. It encourages people to harass strange people, 365, 366, and is accompanied by a violation of peace between people. 369, 370. Medicines against the disease of ambition. 371, 372. GLUTTONY. His denunciation. III, 285 et seq. Its harmful consequences. 287. It burdens the soul and weakens its abilities. 287, 289. Disaster threatening gluttons. 288. Gluttony not only brings the judgment of God, but is, as it were, the threshold of it. 289. The womb must be enslaved. 286. MIRACLE. An abundance of miracles in the primacy of the Church. 537, 538. Are miracles still needed today as a means of spreading and strengthening the faith? 538, 539. Are all miracles used by God to confirm faith? 539, 540. Miracles can and should always happen in the Church. 541. Why are they not always visible? 542–547. LANGUAGES. What was the purpose of the gift of tongues in the Apostolic Church? II, 429. FAVOR. A higher spectacle opened up at Tabor than at Sinai and Horeb. I, 185. THOMAS, Apostle. The consequences of the fact that he was not in the first meeting of the Apostles after the resurrection of the Lord. I, 202. He deserved reproach from the Lord for his bold demand for a vision of Him. 205. He was saved from the destruction of unbelief by love for Jesus Christ. 203.