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December 1 – St. Philaret the Merciful of Amnia in Asia Minor
St. Philaret is possibly the only saint ever depicted in an icon holding a money bag! He was a very generous man, who gave freely both when he was wealthy and when he had lost nearly everything (to the vehement disapproval of his wife and children!). Through God’s providence, his granddaughter became the empress and he became richer AND more generous than ever. He was much beloved of the poor, whom he in truth understood to be the nobles of the King of Heaven.
We all know the saying “You can’t take it with you,” but that’s not true of St. Philaret. He DID take it with him because he freely gave it all away for love of Christ and the “least” of His brethren. And if WE want to take anything with us to heaven, we can – but only by giving it all away.
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I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Psalm 122:1
December 2021 Newsletter
The monastery's newsletter is available! Read Mother Melania's monthly reflection and other updates. The monthly calendar may be viewed in the newsletter, or by checking our online calendar or our Facebook Page.
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Online Retreat
Dec 11th at 10 a.m. PT -- Fr. Anthony Roeber -- REFLECTIONS ON ST. EPHREM THE SYRIAN'S HYMNS FOR NATIVITY
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