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Thanks for post and the kind words. I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving too. I do ask for your prayers too, for am I going through a bit of a spiritual struggle at the moment.

In response, I don't think Soloviev is "scorning" asceticism. In fact, asceticism is also a part of the Western tradition. One good book about this in this tradition is Lorenzo Scupoli's "Spiritual Warfare." What he is criticizing is the "asceticism only" approach, and the fracturing between the East and the West. For Christ prayed at the Last Supper that "we may be one." As Fr. Ryland said in his article, all that is required from the Orthodox is a simple "Amen."

The current Pope (to the chagrin of some in Catholic circles) is practically bending over backwards in an attempt to further relations between East and West. It is my opinion, as well as the opinion of the author of the article that I will post in December that the actions of the Pope have lead to unnecessary sacrifices on the account of the "Uniate" Churches. While the goal of reunification is admirable, the Eastern Rite Catholics have been forced to give up too much for the sake of "ecumenism."

What is it with you.... don't you get it? The Eastern Orthodox are happy doing what they do and they do NOT want to borrow all the troubles of the RC Church.

Tell the Pope to get busy in Europe.... his RC Church is in BIG trouble. Islam are getting really HUGE in normally RC countries.... even ITALY.

The Pope kissed the koran to the horror of Orthodox Christians worldwide.

When I saw that photo, I just about fainted.

The current Pope (to the chagrin of some in Catholic circles) is practically bending over backwards in an attempt to further relations between East and West.

Yes he certainly has sought unity of an earthly kingdom. I'm not sure the focus on earthly unity is so healthy.