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Text Box: important for maximum benefit to be derived from a spiritual retreat facility - the prime use of Saint Mary Magdalene was as a retreat house and our Mother House. That retreat house setting will require many years to re-establish at Saint Mary Magdalene. We have therefore decided to sell the land, which is approximately one acre, composed of two adjacent lots, one being approximately 100 feet by 350 feet, the other being approximately 40 feet by 100 feet, situated approximately 550 feet from the beach of the Gulf of Mexico. (See the area outlined in bold in the above survey map. The survey map is not in true proportion due to the printing process.) We have listed the property with Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, (228) 467-0244, agent Bobby Compretta, (228) 216-7197, for $99,000.00. Inquiries should be directed to the real estate company or agent. We would have rebuilt if the forest on the property had not been destroyed. We hope to establish another retreat house upon sale of the property. We do fervently request your prayers, that this property will be sold and be sold very soon. We request this so we may proceed with establishing a new Mother House in a new location as soon, as quickly, and as completely as possible. +

Text Box: example of He who truthfully said, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light,” while at the same time told us we must take up our cross and follow Him. He relies on doing what Christ did in the most profound act possible: the un-bloody sacrifice and offering of the Divine Liturgy. ~~~ EVERY PRIEST IS A LAMP The world is in darkness, illuminated only by the light which shines from every true Priest, for every true Priest is a lamp. Whether you were chosen by God, or thrust yourself into the Priesthood despite God’s desires, you became a lamp to the world. The fire which produces your light is the divine fire of the Holy Ghost. Whether you are transparent, shining forth that light unimpeded, a painted lens shutting out that light or changing the hue of that light from brilliant white to a false color, a filthy lens blocking much of that light and casting shadows, or a dusty or not quite clean lens shield protecting the light while shining much of it upon mankind, that divine fire resides within you because of your Priesthood. The choice to become a Priest was yours. Once made and made effective in ordination you willing took on the obligations of the Priesthood. Without regard to the reasons for which you became a Priest, you became a Priest and now are possessed of the obligations of the Priesthood. Therefore, you above all men, are obligated to burn with the fire of God’s fire, shine with the light of God’s fire, casting its light upon all of mankind. Even if your station or situation in life no longer allow you to participate in the fullness of the Priestly practices, you are obligated to participate in those Priestly practices in which it is possible for you

Text Box: to participate. The talents of the Priesthood are the only talents which always make a return when they are invested. The return is always determined in part by the effort the Priest makes in that investment. Will you invest the talents the Creator has given to you, and receive a reward pleasing to you, even though it be a small reward because your investment effort was small? Or will you bury your talents in the ground and return the original talents, having made no effort to invest those talents, and receive a reward not pleasing to you - a reward commensurate with your lack of investment effort? You need not light your lamp for it was lit at ordination. You need but clean your reflector, polish your lens, and stand tall for all to see by your illumination. If by some terrible act your light has extinguished, touch your wick to the light of God in confession and absolution and you will again illuminate the entirety of creation. Do not paint your lens. Leave the clearness which God Himself has provided for the clarity which God provides is truer than any tint you add. And always remember to replenish both your fuel and your fire with and in the Divine Liturgy and therein with the precious Body and Blood of Christ. ~~~ ST. MARY MAGDALENE NEWS St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church 125 Hartsie Drive - 150 Angell Lane Waveland, Mississippi 39576 St. Mary Magdalene was destroyed by hurricane Katrina. There are no buildings or trees remaining on the property. A good natural setting is very

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