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Responsibility for the Life and Health of Parents: "The Axe is Already at the Root"

In the Gospel, John the Baptist warns: “The axe is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” (Matthew 3:10) This verse carries a profound message, not only about personal morality but also about our responsibility toward our parents . In a symbolic sense, the roots represent our parents , and if the "tree" (the child) bears bad fruit, it inevitably affects the health, well-being, and even lifespan of the parents . But why does this happen, even when parents are unaware of their child's sins? How can a child’s spiritual state directly impact the physical condition of their parents?
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Prayer in the Plank Position: A Fusion of Body, Spirit, and Energy

Prayer has never been merely a mental exercise—it is a deeply embodied practice. Why do people kneel, raise their hands, or prostrate themselves in prayer? Because the body and spirit are one . But what happens when prayer is combined with physical exertion, causing the body to tremble and allowing streams of energy and strength to pass through it?

Physical Exercise During Fasting: Energy, Renewal, and Spiritual Clarity

 The Great Fast is not only a time of abstaining from food but also a period of physical and spiritual renewal . Interestingly, it coincides with the beginning of the agricultural season , when nature awakens and people engage in active work. Traditionally, this time has been associated with physical activity outdoors , which stimulates dopamine production, improves health, and enhances spiritual clarity .

The Essence of Great Lent: From Physical to Spiritual Nourishment

Great Lent is not merely a period of abstinence from food but a spiritual journey that reveals the true nature of nourishment. Just as a child in the mother's womb is sustained by her fluids, and after birth requires physical food, so too does the soul need a higher form of sustenance— spiritual nourishment , which becomes possible through the second birth, the birth in the Spirit.