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March 14, 2026
WHEN YOU FALL AND CANNOT PRAY
A spiritual ascetic taught that grace descends not only in temples, but also where the family shares a meal together.
TL;DR
- When one sins due to egoism, prayer can feel overwhelmingly difficult.
- Elder Emilianos Simonopetritis suggests reading Psalms as an alternative when prayer is not possible.
- Psalms contain prayerfulness, repentance, praise, and gratitude that can revive a person.
- Reading Psalms can help a person stand up, recover, and be resurrected spiritually.
- The spiritual energy within Psalms renews and restores a person, bridging the gap between body and spirit.
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