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February 22, 2026
TONIGHT THE CHAIN OF EVIL IS BROKEN! Father Dejan explained what should be done before the Easter Fast
Saint Theophan reminds us in his thought for the 20th Tuesday after Pentecost of the deep wisdom hidden in the words 'Judge not, forgive, give'. It often seems that we lose when we do not judge, do not hold grudges, and do not keep things to ourselves, but the truth is different. These values bring invaluable gains. Saint Theophan points out that if we do not judge others, we will not be judged. By forgiving, we free ourselves, and he who gives will always receive more. Although this gain may not be immediately apparent, it comes at the moment when we need it most - when we feel the need for understanding, love, and support.
TL;DR
- The Great Lent, the longest and strictest fast, begins tomorrow and lasts until April 12th.
- True fasting involves abstaining from malice and changing one's heart, not just one's diet.
- The Lord's Prayer links God's forgiveness to our forgiveness of others; the measure of God's forgiveness is tied to our forgiveness of our neighbors.
- Forgiving little opens the heart to little grace, while forgiving from the heart opens the door wide to God's blessings.
- Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness but of spiritual strength; it is the victory over oneself.
- When we forgive, we break the chain of evil; when we seek forgiveness, we break down walls that divide us.
- The article encourages sincere, heartfelt forgiveness as a spiritual beginning, leading to true joy at Easter.
- Priest Dejan Krstić asks for forgiveness from everyone for any way he may have unintentionally hurt them, to enter the fast in peace and love.
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