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I tell you, my friends, don't be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.                But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.                Aren't five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God.                But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don't be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.                I tell you, everyone who confesses me before men, him will the Son of Man also confess before the angels of God;                but he who denies me in the presence of men will be denied in the presence of the angels of God.               
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QUESTION:

I am a student who is convinced of the vanity and folly of this world and who would like to achieve inner peace the only way it is possible, through Jesus Christ.

Is monastic life the solution?

ANSWER:

Unfortunately, since I know nothing of your personal situation -- age, status, education, church involvement, etc. -- I cannot advise you as to whether the monastic life is a solution to your quest for inner peace.

I would caution, however, that monastic life should never be looked at as a way to avoid others or the problems of this world. Monasticism should not be seen as a way to "run away" from something; rather, it should be viewed as a "running to" Jesus Christ.

I would strongly advise that you discuss your concerns with your parish priest or spiritual Father, who would know your mind and soul much better than I would.






Published in January 2011.









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