Let Us Pass from Death unto Eternal Life

The Lord wishes to give of Himself, to offer Himself for us, to enlighten us. How are we responding? Let us pray that God will help us turn away from the old man – from the deception of sinful ways, and receive illumination. A whole new world will then open up to us – unto eternal life.

http://www.saintjohnsmonastery.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Bright-tuesday-sermon-metadata2.mp3

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