Orthodox Quote for May 24
“We live now not by knowledge of the particulars of God’s providential plan, but by faith and hope in His promises…Only his angels will have the proper discernment to...
Orthodox Quote for May 23
“First and foremost we learn that often we have to persevere in prayer patiently to receive the things that we ask for. It’s not enough to pray for something...
Elder St. Porphyrios on Complete Trust in God
“…the grace of God is to be found where there is true humility, divine humility, perfect trust in God, total dependence on Him. It is a priceless thing to...
Orthodox Quote for May 22
“In America most states outlaw the purchase of alcohol and tobacco under age 21 as they are a danger to the physical wellbeing of youth. Yet governments and parents...
Orthodox Quote for May 21
“Our evening prayers each day should always include a review of the day and confession to God. We should always be ready to ask forgiveness from family, friends, and...
Orthodox Quote for May 20
“First one must entrust himself to God, and after God, he will also entrust himself to the appropriate person. “ (Elder St Paisios in ‘Spiritual Awakening’ on a spiritual...
Elder Joseph the Hesychast on Our Dependence on God
“My child, man is unable to do anything on his own. He neither had, nor has, nor will ever have the power to do something good, unless God overshadows...
Orthodox Quote for May 19
“I started having second thoughts about the meaning of our faith . It lacked simplicity, sensibility, mercifulness and humbleness. I knew many who were poor and suffered from illnesses...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for May 19-25
Sunday Psalm 19: May the Lord hear you in the day of affliction; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you. May He send you help from...
Generating Gratitude from Seeing What is Around Us
“Gratitude is another one of those virtues that requires practice and strengthening. But it starts with that ability to be like a child and to revel in that which...