Maria,
Sure ! I am sorry. I saw the "free for all" term and figured it might be all right to speak my mind. Not to slander but to
point out things that others may also be thinking, but too timid to say.
That is perfect what you did with that section.
May I write another mention here and you can also transfer that for Anastasios "Eyes Only" ? For what I have to say
even is related to espionage, hee hee. You will see. Or should I write a paragraph to you by PM ?
Meanwhile, on the positive side, I would like to state how important it is that you, Maria, are working with a clear mind to organize these forums and threads. It will help everyone to sort out topics. And any researchers or inquirers to more efficiently find what they need.
I applaud the construction of NEW Forums to better address the needs of all who would like to benefit from reading discussions or quotations or photos like you are doing with the Prayers. Perhaps even that thread could be made into a separate small Forum ? For unfortunately too many people in the world have a form of "ADD" these days. They don't have the patience to read through texts.
I love to read. Therefore, I forget that today many people get impatient and restless. Hence the use of IMAGES is a great thing for that type of interested reader. Especially the youth, who have been raised on digital media rather than encouraged to read actual books.
After all, we could be drawing Roman Catholics here with our discussions and they might want to benefit too from the deep thoughts mentioned in the images. The Early Church Fathers are common to them, of course. My idea is to help uplift all souls who can be reached through whatever avenues : written or pictorial. I think this should be our goal, rather than being only focused on trying to get them to join our True Orthodox Churches. If they do, fantastic ! We are SO GLAD !
But if they take a long time to make up their minds, as is natural and understandable, why not give them some spiritual food to help nurture them while they study and learn meanwhile ?
Thank you for all your work in constructing these various means through which all visitors here can be edified.