Sav's Sunday Post

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"Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. Thus I will bless you while I live." So said the psalmist King David, and we too have occasion to thank God; for life and health, for protection and peace, for food, clothing and shelter, and above all for the gift of our loved ones. Let us then be humble enough to thank God for such blessings, remembering that those which are most precious, are the ones over which we have least control. — Brother Giacomo


Chapel of Dzordzor, Maku County, Iran

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapel_of_Dzordzor

[Savoia]

"There is a peace given by God which is like no other. It is His pleasure to grant us this peace, but to encounter this we must first know Him. Knowing God is far from impossible, in fact it was for this very purpose that we were born." — Brother Giacomo

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." — Jesus Christ


Salem Lutheran Church, Whitehall, Texas

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"God loves you more than words can describe. The question is, will you let Him into your heart?" — Brother Giacomo


Marmashen Monastery, Shirak, Armenia

https://sites.courtauld.ac.uk/crossi...hen-monastery/

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"Nothing God does is by accident, but the result of His intentional and purposeful design. From the wonders of creation to the miracle of human life — everything is of Him and from Him." — Brother Giacomo


Church of the Sacred Heart, Puerto Varas, Chile

https://puertovaras.org/en/beneficio...grado-corazon/

God of Wonders: The Truth About Creation

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"The freedom of choice we have received to either reject or accept God, comes with great responsibility — that of ensuring beyond doubt that we have made the right choice. Joshua, the apprentice of Moses, put it this way: "If serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!" — Joshua chose wisely, but we owe it to ourselves and those we love, to find out why." — Brother Giacomo


Church of the Virgin Mary, Kyra Panagia Beach, Karpathos Island, Greece

https://karpathosinfo.com/index.php/...y-kyra-panagia

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"The resurrection of Jesus Christ was the defining moment of the soon-to-be Christian faith. Through it we understand that God is able to do immeasurably more than we are able to imagine, and through it we see that good, though stifled for a time, ultimately prevails." ― Brother Giacomo


St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Kronstadt, St. Petersburg, Russia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kronstadt_Naval_Cathedral

A Message for Sunday

[Savoia]

"We may live as we please, but if we do, will we really be pleased in the end? True satisfaction, true fulfilment and true meaning comes from following just one path ― that which leads us ever closer to God. Today, even if you doubt it, He is inviting you to know Him as never before, and He does this because it is for this reason (that of being close to Him) that He created you. Many reject this invitation being driven by doubt and fear, but the question He is asking is, do you have the courage to seek Him, to discover who He really is?" ― Brother Giacomo


The Church of St. Mary, Skopelos Island, Greece

https://skopelosweddings.gr/skopelos...skopelos-town/

[Savoia]

"He is not here, but is risen!" ― The angels at the tomb



He is Risen!

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"He is the One true God, and to be in relationship with Him is the key to life." ― Brother Giacomo


Il Duomo San Giorgio, Ragusa, Sicilia / The Cathedral of St. George, Ragusa, Sicily

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo_...iorgio_(Ragusa)

[Savoia]

"A life lived without God is as a morning without a sunrise, as food without flavour, as vision without colour, as a man deprived of his lover. Today, this very day, if you will call out to God from the depths your heart, He will hear you, and the greatest relationship of your life can begin." ― Brother Giacomo


Tatev Monastery, Armenia (Photo by Anton Petrus)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatev_Monastery

A Song for Sunday

[Savoia]

"The Bible is like a mirror. In it we see our true self; the evil which we are to resist, and the good which we are called to pursue."
― Gregory the Illuminator


St. Gregory's Gate, Vagharshapat, Armenia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etchmiadzin_Cathedral

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_the_Illuminator

A Song for Sunday

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A Song for Sunday

A Message for Sunday

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"Christ suffered for our sins, the just for the unjust, that we might come to God." ― Peter: Fisherman, disciple, apostle


Holy Trinity Cathedral, Tbilisi, Georgia (Photo by Shermazana)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_T...ral_of_Tbilisi

A Song for Sunday

[Savoia]

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If you are willing to hear my voice and to open the door of your heart, I will come in and fellowship with you." ― Jesus Christ


Holy Cross Chapel in Wallberg, Bavaria, Germany (Photo by Nedko Nedkov)

https://www.erzbistum-muenchen.de/pf...uth/cont/75224

[Savoia]

"The reason Europe has so many churches, is because she was once a Christian continent. Will she ever be again? Probably not. But I do believe that many will come to faith in Christ as the years of post-war comfort give way to increasing poverty, greater hardship and real jeopardy. For those willing to believe in Him, He will provide help, healing and protection, for this is His nature, and He will by no means reject those who turn to Him." ― Brother Giacomo


The Church of Saint Anne, Tunjice, Slovenia (Photo by Kenneth Bäck)

https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerkev_sv._Ane,_Tunjice

https://sl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sveta_Ana

[Savoia]

"Those with the simplest faith, often see the greatest blessings. You ask me how to believe, and I say, just start talking to Him, and keep talking to Him until He responds. Believe, and do not doubt!" ― Brother Giacomo


La Chiesa di Santa Maria di Barsento, Noci, Puglia, Italia

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiesa...ia_di_Barsento

[Savoia]

'God is not aloof. He says continually through the centuries, "I’ll help you, I really will. When you’re ready to throw up your hands, throw them up to me."' ― Jim Cymbala


Vang Church, Karpacz, Poland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vang_stave_church

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"We can hope and believe many things, but if what we hope and believe is not wise and true, then what we hope and believe is of little value. Jesus Christ declared Himself to be 'the Truth' – and those who place their hope in Him are truly wise." ― Brother Giacomo


Cappella di Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Belluno, Italia / Chapel of the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Belluno, Italy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tre_Cime_di_Lavaredo

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"If you really think that this world and all that is in it, is created by chance, then I urge you sincerely – think again; for since the beginning we have been told that 'God created the heavens and the earth!'" ― Brother Giacomo


The Chapel of St. Mary in the Dobratsch Mountains, Carinthia, Austria

St. Mary's Chapel, Dobratsch

[Savoia]

"Though our feelings may come and go, God’s love for us remains perfectly consistent." ― CS Lewis


La Chiesa di Santa Gertrude, Solda, Bolzano, Italia

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solda_...a_parrocchiale

[Savoia]

"All my hope on God is founded, for He is good and He is true. He is the One who calls my heart to be His own." ― Joachim Neander


The Church of St. Mauritius, Zermatt, Upper Valais, Switzerland

https://www.zermatt.ch/en/Media/Attr...ritius-Zermatt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Maurice

St. Mauritius, Zermatt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4dImZJHIT8

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"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ― The Prophet Jeremiah


Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Špania Dolina, Slovakia

Špania Dolina

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"Life may be likened to a snow-covered forest awaiting the dawn. As the sun brings warmth and reveals the way, so too does our Lord and Christ, to all who permit His light to gladden their hearts." ― Brother Giacomo


La Chiesa di Santa Maddalena, Versciaco, Bolzano

https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versci...anta_Maddalena

[Savoia]

Each year we receive an opportunity to start again, to make our life anew. Not so in a world where people are slow to forgive and quick to punish, in a world where some would have us carry the penalty of our sins forever. But God says: "Come now, let us reason together. Though your sins be as scarlet, yet I shall make them whiter than snow; though they be like crimson, I shall make them as newly shorn wool." ― Brother Giacomo quoting the Prophet Isaiah


Church at Predošćica, Cres Island, Croatia

http://puntarka.com/en/island-cres/predoscica/

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"Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" ― St. Luke


Church of the Transfiguration, Republic of Karelia, Russia

A Song for Christmas

A Short Film for Christmas

[Savoia]

"The wonder of God's wilderness is great indeed, and yet His love is greater still, and this love exists for me and you, and for all who care to receive it." ― Brother Giacomo


Búðakirkja, Staðarsveit, Iceland

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/budakirkja

A Song for Sunday

[Savoia]

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." ― Jesus Christ


Craggagh Cemetery, Fanore, County Clare, Ireland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burren

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"The only things we can keep, are the things we freely give to God." ― CS Lewis


Theth Church, Shkodër County, Albania

https://thethi-guide.com/the-church-of-theth/

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"Neither height nor depth, nor any other thing, can separate us from the love of God which is found in Christ Jesus our Lord."
― St. Paul


La Cappella degli Alpini, Tre Cime, Alto Adige, Italia / The Alpine Chapel, Three Peaks, South Tyrol, Italy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tre_Cime_di_Lavaredo

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To the God who sets when life begins, to the One who takes away my sins. To Him who heals from hurt and harm, who does the raging storm becalm. To Him I yield my heartfelt praise, my voice with love to Him I raise. He is the start, He is the end, He is my everlasting Friend. ― Anon.


Zion's Church, Ilulissat, Greenland

https://www.intltravelnews.com/2017/...ssat-greenland