St. Nikolai Velimirovic
Letter # 38 - World Crisis
Answer to a Priest about the World Crisis
You
ask me, O man of God, where did today's crisis come from and what does
it mean? Who am I to be asked about such a great thing? "You should
only speak when what you have to say is better than silence," says St.
Gregory the Theologian. And even though I believe that silence would be
better right now, I will give you my opinion on it for the sake of my
love for you.
Crisis is a Greek word, and it means judgment. In the Holy Scripture this word is used many times. The Psalmist says, "therefore, the godless will not stand up in judgment" (Ps. 1: 5). In another place, it says, "I sing of mercy and judgment" (Ps. 101: 1).
Crisis is a Greek word, and it means judgment. In the Holy Scripture this word is used many times. The Psalmist says, "therefore, the godless will not stand up in judgment" (Ps. 1: 5). In another place, it says, "I sing of mercy and judgment" (Ps. 101: 1).
