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Orthodox Quote for November 15

mbondsNovember 15, 2018No Comment 2018-11-10T10:20:18+00:00

“At first a simple thought about evil makes it into the mind, and if it is kept in the mind, then a passionate motion arises from it, and if...

Orthodox Quote for November 14

mbonds November 14, 2018 No Comment2018-11-10T10:18:29+00:00

“God knows how much each one can bear and allows temptations according to the measure of our strength. Remember that after temptation comes spiritual joy, and that the Lord...

Orthodox Quote for November 13

mbonds November 13, 2018 No Comment2018-11-10T10:16:54+00:00

“Whoever trusts in God, sows glorification, receives divine joy and eternal blessing. Whoever sows misery, reaps misery and stores up stress.” (Elder St Paisios in ‘Athonite Elders’)

Orthodox Quote for November 12

mbonds November 12, 2018 No Comment2018-11-10T10:15:07+00:00

“Keep an eternal perspective on life. Each day remember that some people have tragically died. Remembering death can help us live life better. If we remember that we are...

Modern Orthodox Elders

Elder Joseph the Hesychast on Approaching Death

mbondsNovember 15, 2018No Comment 2018-11-11T13:36:39+00:00

“Death, which is awesome and dreadful for most people, is a repose for me, something sweet that will relieve me from the afflictions of the world as soon as...

Archimandrite Touma Bitar on the Basis of Faith

mbonds November 13, 2018 No Comment2018-11-11T09:16:03+00:00

“Why do you think that the upright person who loves the true and loves the good is ready to accept faith in God? Because uprightness, truth and goodness are...

Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov on Time with Children

mbonds November 11, 2018 No Comment2018-11-02T10:52:41+00:00

“The upbringing of children is a great and daily creative process. It is the parents’ hard work and constant, wise attention to their children. I have many times had...

St. Seraphim of Sarov on ‘Good’ Deeds

mbonds November 9, 2018 No Comment2018-11-02T10:49:09+00:00

“But mark, my son, only the good deed done for Christ’s sake brings us the fruits of the Holy Spirit. All that is not done for Christ’s sake, even...