Orthodox Quote for November 11
“…it seems like most who join my community were never really fished for. They read something, decided to come and see, and basically jumped into the boat. The question...
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“The Lord loves all people, but He loves those who seek Him even more. To his chosen ones the Lord gives such great grace that for love they forsake...
Elder Anthimos+ on the Return of Erring Young People
“They become more steadfast than those who have not suffered. The Almighty God, Who made the invisible Angels and all visible things on the earth, made heaven, and made...
Daily Devotional for November 10-16
Sunday Ephesians 6:10 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be...
Orthodox Quote for November 8
“It is only with broken hearts that we can draw closer to God. Those who theologize may have excessive confidence in their cognitive ability and lose humility of mind....
Orthodox Quote for November 7
“Having real faith is extremely difficult. Real faith is counter intuitive to modern man who prefers to rely upon his acumen, skill and knowledge when making any decision. Faith...
Orthodox Quote for November 6
“Sometimes man can do everything easy, other times he is bored, lazy, weaken, sad, or cold at heart. But do not get discouraged for there are many twists and...
Orthodox Quote for November 5
“Hades is not a place, no, but a state of the soul. It begins here on earth. Just so, paradise begins in the soul of a man here in...
Archpriest Stephen Freeman on ‘Forced’ Ascesis
“I make a weekly visit to a nursing home about an hour away. I have a dear parishioner who has been in that place, or similar places, for about...
Orthodox Quote for November 4
“Your child is not supposed to be hardworking, selfless, kind, and patient. He is supposed to be learning how to be hardworking, selfless, kind, and patient. If our children...