Orthodox Quote for April 4
“Here is the great news! God thought that we are so worthwhile that despite our failings, our sins, our flaws our selfishness and our exile we were worthwhile persevering...
Orthodox Quote for April 3
“When we forgive people, we recognize they should not be reduced to the bad actions they committed at one point upsetting someone, because the same people can do also...
Elder St Paisios on God and Pain
“How can God allow for such a harsh thing to happen? Doesn’t God feel pain – God’s pain for the people who are suffering from ill nesses, from demons,...
Orthodox Quote for April 2
“Saint Isaac the Syrian says that suffering in this life consumes hell. That is to say, when the spiritual laws are in effect for someone’s life, a portion of...
Orthodox Quote for April 1
“First I studied the Koran and then set about studying the Bible,” the priest related. “It turned out that the Bible was easy for me to understand; I found...
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi+ on Grace Renewed
“Grace reappears after the test of partial desertion; the soul begins to triumphantly chant: “You my Lord removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30,12). The presence...
Orthodox Quote for March 31
“No one can live without sin, few know how to repent in such a way that their sins are washed as white as fleece, but there is one thing...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for March 31-April 6
Sunday Ephesians 5: Brethren: Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us...
Orthodox Quote for March 30
“And now we are seeking to have a type of a Christianity without the crucifixion; we want to go straight to the resurrection. We are trying to form a...
Orthodox Quote for March 29
“…He is indeed our Judge. He is merciful, but He does not force that mercy on those who do not seek it. He welcomes those who truly repent, and,...