To Live is Christ, and to Die is Gain No. 1 | Orthodox Christian Hoodie / Hooded SweatshirtTo live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1: 21 What others had contrived for his death proved to be life for him. This is life: if Christ is preached. He is fully prepared to meet death so that this can be accomplished. He knows that a great blessing will be given to him for his prayer and constancy. Clumsy malice will continue to work against him in ignorance. To trample down the malevolence of those who were laying snares against his life

” I went also to the tombs

and your heart shall rejoice

I am Alpha and Omega

which orders all things for the best

and with fasting

We preach a wisdom that is hidden (1 Cor 2:7)

tyranny perished and the power of the enemy was trampled down

The Faith of the Chosen People

but also at the moment of His extreme humiliation and insult

“Life is spiritual warfare

the tabernacle of God is with men

O ye mountains thunder forth your joy