Orthodox Quote for July 25
“We need to be very careful. Conduct that is disorderly, unruly and inattentive presents an obstacle to divine Grace. Lack of respect is the biggest obstacle to God’s Grace...
Elder St Paisios on Philotimo
“Our faith must have philotimo [Christ-like outlook and attitude], and that’s where the philotimo-filled struggle begins. And the more we struggle with philotimo, the more our faith will increase,...
Orthodox Quote for July 24
“God has given ways of connecting with His love that come more naturally than other ways. Work with those. Some folks love to read, but aren’t as willing to...
Orthodox Quote for July 23
“’’Glory to God, I made it to the Bright Resurrection of Christ. Now I’m going to enjoy myself!’ the faster thinks…Let us not, dear brothers and sisters, cancel out...
Orthodox Quote for July 22
“If we are truly in Him, then we must risk being last in the eyes of the world in order to enter into the joy of His Kingdom. Instead...
St. Nikolai Velimirovich on Holy Fire
“’I am come to send fire on the earth’ (Lk. 12: 49), said the Lord. This is the heavenly fire of love in which there is no smoke, in...
Orthodox Quote for July 21
“Not only the beginning of our conversion but also the continuance of it through the endurance of suffering for it are gifts given to us by the #8217; (St...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for July 21-27
Sunday Romans 8:18 Brethren I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For...
Orthodox Quote for July 20
“When faced with challenges, respond by aiming for sanctification; pray for strength to endure and persevere, stay focused on the truth of the situation, put in a small effort,...
Orthodox Quote for July 19
“To raise godly children is the highest joy, the most beautiful gift, and the most solemn responsibility of any parent, whether man or woman. And the widespread idea that...