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  • 20.03.2025

The Canonical Controversy of the Gospel of Thomas

Apostle Thomas's Gospel is traditionally not recognized as part of the canonical New Testament and is regarded as an apocryphal work. In a religious context, the sacredness of the text is questioned both in terms of its origin and its content. According to one source, "Most of the non-canonical Gospels are of a later and unreliable character, although there are some that provide important additional details. The most valuable among these non-canonical works is the Gospel of Thomas..." (source: 291_1451.txt). This indicates that although the text contains certain historical data, it does not possess an authoritative status due to its late appearance and questionable origin.

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  • 20.03.2025

Spiritual Foundations: The Dual Role of Church Fathers

The choice of the title "Fathers" in the context of spiritual guidance and authority emphasizes the special role of Church leaders as spiritual teachers and founders of the faith. This term signifies not merely a formal position, but a deep connection between the mentor and his spiritual child, where the word "father" is identified with the concept of "teacher." In other words, only truly enlightened, God-inspired mentors who can comprehend the spirit of the Gospel teaching and transmit it to their disciples have the right to be called "Fathers."

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  • 20.03.2025

Quest for True Communion

An earnest desire to unveil the truth contained in the words of the Gospel awakens within a person a profound longing to encounter God's grace and establish a genuine union with Him. Such a desire transforms the ritual reading of sacred texts into a living, inner search that renews the soul and cleanses the heart. By listening to the words of the Gospel, one gains not merely knowledge but—thanks to sincere openness—the opportunity to partake in the gift of God's grace, which manifests as the transformation of the spirit, enhanced strength, and a spiritual fire that are the fruits of true faith. This inner yearning for Truth has been blessed by God's providence, as exemplified by Theophilus, whose thirst to know Jesus and his pursuit of higher understanding stirred two global waves of apostolic evangelization, among which the “Gospel of Luke” holds a prominent place. It is through this sincere longing that one becomes a participant in the Kingdom of God, dwelling in constant communion with Him and being filled with the light of His presence.

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  • 20.03.2025

Spiritual Transformation Through Gospel Contemplation

Reading the Gospel is not limited to a mechanical perception of the text; it transforms into deep spiritual contemplation and personal revelation by touching the very essence of the human soul and leading to inner transformation. By reading the Gospel, a person gradually frees themselves from old attachments and passions, thereby preparing the mind for spiritual rebirth. As stated in one of the sources:

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  • 20.03.2025

Embodying the Gospel: Tradition and Practice in Church Life

The church is not limited solely to conveying and reading the Sacred Scripture; it replenishes it with a living embodiment in tradition and the practical actions of believers. Essentially, the Scripture itself provides the norm of faith, while tradition offers a way of life in which the Gospel is realized. In other words, tradition—coming to life in the actions of parishioners, prayer, and sacraments—is the "flesh" that complements the theoretical descriptions contained in the Scripture.

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The Canonical Controversy of the Gospel of Thomas

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Quest for True Communion

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