Christ’s Descent into Hades
May 7, 2008 by kevinburt
An excellent and provocative new podcast from Fr. Thomas Hopko:
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Some without fulfilling the commandments think that they possess true faith. Others fulfil the commandments and then expect the kingdom as a reward due to them. Both are mistaken. -- St. Mark the Ascetic († 6th century) -
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I listened to this as well, and find your description apt. His thoughts on the current state of the righteous departed, being “somewhat resurrected” (I lack a better description), I found to be somewhat perplexing. I’d like him to clarify. All in all though, I am finding myself more and more interested in his podcasts. If for no other reason, his sincere love for Christ bubbles out in his voice, and brings me a smile.