Amma Theodora asked Archbishop Theophilos: “What is the significance of the Apostle’s saying: redemptive time?” He answered: “This means that our entire earthly life is like the production of trade. For example: when the time comes when reproaches will rain down on you, you atone for this time with humility and gain benefit for yourself (profit, gain). Thus, everything that is contrary and hostile to us can turn, if we want, to our benefit." Source: St. Ignatius Brianchaninov "Fatherland"
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru