Sacrifice, that is to say, is not primarily a matter of giving up but of giving. The main emphasis falls not upon what we deny to ourselves, but upon what we offer to God and to our neighbours ...
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Bishop Kallistos Ware (b 1934-). Theologian, Lecturer, & Author of numerous books pertaining to the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Kallistos Ware on How to read the Bible: http://orthodoxeurope.org/page/11/1/4.aspx
Kallistos Ware on Faith & Worship: http://orthodoxeurope.org/page/11/1/6.aspx
