Changes in the Eastern Orthodox Church

[Mickey]

Or is there something more, something to do with pride and power and the root of all evil?

Pope Gregory the Great (540-604)
“I say it without the least hesitation, whoever calls himself the universal bishop, or desires this title, is by his pride, the precursor of anti-Christ, because he thus attempts to raise himself above the others. The error into which he falls springs from pride equal to that of anti-Christ; for as that wicked one wished to be regarded as exalted above other men, like a god, so likewise whoever would call himself sole bishop exalteth himself above others”

 

[MementoMori3283]

Pope Gregory the Great (540-604)
“I say it without the least hesitation, whoever calls himself the universal bishop, or desires this title, is by his pride, the precursor of anti-Christ, because he thus attempts to raise himself above the others. The error into which he falls springs from pride equal to that of anti-Christ; for as that wicked one wished to be regarded as exalted above other men, like a god, so likewise whoever would call himself sole bishop exalteth himself above others”

Great quote, now, which pope declared himself such?

 

[ralphinal]

You seem knowledgeable, do you know of a particular insight that belongs solely to the Eastern Church?

Please expound on the relationship between the Eastern Church and the Luminous Mysteries.

Not solely, but they have a different approach to the understanding of faith. I have seen it said that the West produces theologins and philosophers while the East produces those with an understanding of the mystery. the EO leaves more to mystery while we explain it. Take purgatory. Both beleive that praying for the dead that they might enter teh glory is good. We see this place as a place of Purgation. Now, how are we purged? Is it by fire? Some have said that it is because we are close enough to hell to feel the heat. I like an idea that some of the eastern Churches have: it is being closer to heaven without getting in that purges us. We can be made ready because we desire more to be with God than to hold to sin. It is not about time, it is about being ready.

I cannot find the info on the Rosary right now. I know that iconagraphy had a role. I will try to find it.

The important thing is that if we say the East has nothing to teach us, then we say that the left lung has no use. If they say the West has nothing of value, then they say the right lung has no use.

 

[MementoMori3283]

The important thing is that if we say the East has nothing to teach us, then we say that the left lung has no use. If they say the West has nothing of value, then they say the right lung has no use.

I concur.

The Lord has answered a great multitude of prayers, if not everyone, why can we not take part in answering His prayer to the Father?