Spiritual development, Christianity
When there is nowhere else to go: prayer to John of Kronstadt
We all have moments when neither our relatives nor we can not help ourselves. And as for a straw, as in the last possible lifeline, people are grasped at such moments for prayers, images of saints, seeking help, support, protection in heaven. John of Kronstadt is one of those legendary personalities who, even after their physical death, are our support.
History of the saint
Why is prayer to John of Kronstadt a great healing power? Probably because he himself deserved the blessing of the Lord by his holy deeds, his righteous life and deep, sincere faith. From early childhood he knew need, because he was born in a poor family. Therefore, the sin of money-grubbing did not come to John, and he himself, being content with the smallest and most vital life, always sympathized with the poor and shared with them the last. And if now from the lips of the unemployed, needy, needy will receive a heartfelt prayer to John of Kronstadt, surely his predicament will be resolved in the most positive way. Only need to believe: a saint will help! And without faith, there is little to be gained from the higher powers! By the way, being a child, John could not assimilate the wisdom of the teaching. He hardly managed to fold letters into syllables, and the boy repeatedly asked his father not to harass him for his miserable pennies, separated from the family. But the child himself tearfully appealed to the Lord to reward him with talents for training. And a miracle happened! Over time, Father John became not just one of the most literate Russian priests, but one of the most educated and cleverest people of his time, a theologian, historian, philosopher, religious scholar. And this is at the international level! Is not that an instructive example? Here is the prayer to John of Kronstadt, uttered at the secret hour, reaches the addressee and has a similar response from the saint! Becoming an Orthodox pastor, he could very much. He found such words of comfort for those who suffered, when he heard that, a person literally acquired a new life, soared in spirit. He healed such hopeless patients, which the doctors refused. And all this happened because the Holy Father himself always and in all trusted in God, trusted Him in all situations.
The use of an inspired word
Try to live righteously, with a pure heart, pray, and it will be given to you!
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