The conversation and conversion of the Samaritan woman by the well, recorded only in John, is the conversation of Christ with the soul. This is good news for us, as the future Equal to the Apostles Photini (Svetlana) was not a good woman – she had many sins – and we are not good either, however, she listened to the Lord, even as He sternly corrected her false beliefs and immoral lifestyle. The same conversation is happening to us, every day. Are you listening? Do you know how to listen? St Photini teaches us.
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She left her waterpot! The extreme humility and faith of the Samaritan Woman.
The story of the woman at the well, St Photini (Svetlana) has an enormous amount of deep and important theology, but the most important part is the personality of the Samaritan woman must be understood an emulated to understand any of it. She was very humble; when the Lord exposed her sin, she stayede with Him to hear more. When she understood Him, she left her waterpot. We esplore these two actions. She was an extremist. We cannot be saved unless we are too.
5th Sunday of Pascha – The Samaritan Woman. Literacy, thirst, humility. zeal.
he story of the woman at the well, the Samaritan woman, Photini, must be understood in a historical, theological, mystical and practical context. She said “the well is deep”, and this story can be discussed from many perspectives, many of which are, alas, unintelligible to most because of their low level of theological knowledge and interest. The most important one for us is what we must do do get the living water, the Holy Spirit. Saint Photini shows us several things that we MUST be if we are to be saved – theologically literate, having thirst for righteousness, humility, and zeal. Her conversation with the Lord and subsequent actions show all these things. Audio also available.
The Samaritan woman teaches us what we MUST do to receive the Living Water. Audio Homily 2010.
SYNOPSIS:The story of the woman at the well, the Samaritan woman, Photini, must be understood in a historical, theological, mystical and practical context. She said "the well is deep", and this story can be discussed from many perspectives, many of which are, alas, unintelligible to most because of their low loevel of theological knowledge and… Continue reading The Samaritan woman teaches us what we MUST do to receive the Living Water. Audio Homily 2010.
Sunday of the Samaritan Woman. Fifth Sunday Of Pascha. The conversation of Christ with the soul
Today we are privileged to witness a holy conversation. This conversation is not just between Christ and a woman. It is between Christ and the soul. This is what we are privileged to see: God opening a window for us to look through, to see how the soul reacts, how it grows, how it learns, and how He enlightens it. …
The Samaritan Woman – Questions and answers
Who was the Samaritan woman? Tell about her life after meeting Jesus?
Who were the Samaritans? Describe their religion and relationship with the Jews.
What time did Jesus meet the Samaritan woman at the well? Is there anything odd about this time? Why do you think she drew water at time?
What 2 revolutionary things did Jesus do by even talking to the Samaritan woman? The proud Pharisees would have judged Him on at least two accounts.
Water plays a big role in the story of the Samaritan woman. Cite at least 5 other places where water is used to describe or point to our salvation.
In this case, Christ said to her:
“Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: {14} But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)
What is the meaning of “water” in this context?
There was a significant prophesy concerning salvation which Jesus made when He spoke to the Samaritan woman. What was it? Approximate when it was understood by the entire church to be fulfilled (or being fulfilled)?
The conversation between Christ and the Samaritan woman mystically is actually another conversation between what 2 parties?
Compare and contrast the reaction of the Samaritan woman and townspeople and the townspeople in the region of the Gadarenes when Jesus visited them.
The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42. New Homily.
The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42 This well is very deep. How to acquire the Holy Spirit. The Lord puts Himself in our path. Knowledge comes to us by degrees, a little bit at a time. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,… Continue reading The Samaritan Woman – 5th Sunday of Pascha – John 4:5-42. New Homily.