Ἀγγλικά Τό σωτήριο ναυάγιο.../English The lifesaving shipwreck...

The lifesaving shipwreck

At one time, there were some people travelling by boat, a caique,

when the floating means of transportation where not safe yet; during

the journey, a great storm broke out and the small caique started

sinking; the captain sent the distress signal of their days and of their

technology but by the time the ...let’s call it, lifeguard boat arrived,

the small caique sank, all the passengers drowned and only one was

saved, whom the wave threw on a rock; and being hooked by the

rock, he was trying to hold himself, he was trying to save himself.

When the competent lifeguards arrived, they gave him the first aid

and after him coming around, they asked him....:

...well, how did you get saved? You didn’t get carried away by the

waves?

and he answered:...

...I was beaten by the waves, but the rock was firm...

...I was beaten, but the rock was firm....

this word:...but... is a great consolation.

How is this story interpreted in our life?

Many times we are covered by the waves of the flowing life and we

are in danger of being swallowed up, of getting lost.

We will avoid the «shipwrecks» of all kinds, even if we are beaten, –

but as the waves on the rock dissolve, in the same way, if we are

caught by the rock, we are not afraid of shipwrecks.

and this rock is:...faith, this rock is PANAGIA –Mother of God,

this rock is Jesus Christ, this rock is love...

So, have courage in all kind of trials, challenges, difficulties, when

spiritual storms, troubles, temptations burst out,

...Shelter, assistance and protection, and the cause of boasting be

for me the sinner who am destitute now of every help, VIRGIN,

the power of the helpless are you, and the hope of the

despairing...

…Graciously look upon your servant, and attend to the affliction

that besets me, and redeem me from all calamities, temptations

and perils and from injury, in your infinite compassion….

....Overlook not your servant who is drowning in the billowing

waves of everyday existence, O noble VIRGIN, lend a helping

hand to me in your great compassion for I am exhausted by life's

unending evils...

...I have found you a harbor in the tempest, and rejoicing and

happiness in sorrows, a speedy help in sickness and infirmity,

also a protectress in ordeals, and likewise a rescuer in perils...

Be strong, and may you have a good continuation in everything you

do, beloved children,

and don’t be afraid,

do not be shaken...

we are not a flock without a shepherd... The Lord is my shepherd; I

shall not want...

nor a craft adrift... so having this anchor of faith (PANAGIA –

Mother of God!!!! you say it and it fills the mouth and heart and

soul...)

with wishes and love.