I have at long last, after years of searching, found one of my spiritual Fathers, one Ukrainian (Byzantine) Catholic priest by the name of Fr. Mark. He formed me in the tradition of the Eastern Church when I was a teenager and he was the chaplain of my highschool.
Little did Fr. Mark know that when I commenced studies toward the priesthood I would end up a hermit hidden from the world and at the same time sharing the faith of the Eastern Church wherever I go in the world, whether Africa, Asia, Europe or here in N. America.
The Eastern Church has been a mother to me, her teaching and way mediated to me through her priest, God's Servant, Fr. Mark. His pastoral care in my youth has allowed me to grow into the Christian that I am today and I am eternally grateful to my loving Father in heaven. Amen Amen Amen.
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- I am a consecrated Christian solitary brother, observant of the Rule of St. Albert (CCC 920-921). I serve the body of Christ in fraternal community with the Order of Preachers (Rom 11:17). Please pray for us in our call and mission to serve God and His church. / The monks here depicted are of the eremitic Order of St. Jerome (Hieronymites) to whom I was introduced in Lisbon, Portugal through the 'Mosteiro dos Jeronimos' world heritage site. The blog title page features an image of the Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne who gave their lives for the peace of God's people during the French Revolution's reign of terror. Holy Carmelite Saints & Martyrs please pray for us + For (well intentioned) questions related to the teaching of the Church in the areas of faith and morals you are very welcome to email me at the following address and I will try to be of assistance or refer you to other resources - Peace in our Jesus :) hermitbrothersjmc@gmail.com