In church, during the Liturgy, is when God can best speak to us, or rather, we are better able to listen. This is where we are immersed in the mysteries of faith, and in constant prayer. It is here where any of us can receive the call of Ss Paul and Barnabas, or even receive revelation as the Beloved Apostle did whilst in the Spirit, upon Patamos.
In the past prayer-life could continue outside, as even our secular life was orthodox. Now, the black waters of the world lap against the very steps of the outer sancturary. Our church is but the smallest of islands in a sea of iniquity. But the Christian way is not to hide away, wrapped in the incense and hymns of church. Find strength in her, and then, renewed in your faith, step out onto the waters like St Peter and with faith in Christ we will not drown.
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