Orthodox Quote for December 19
“We are given Divine weaponry for the salvation of our souls: prayer, especially meditation [‘Jesus Prayer] fasting, constant confession, Divine Communion, reading the word of God and the ascetical...
Orthodox Quote for December 18
“Have a fair and sincere judgment. Be gentle and indulgent to others. Help the weak and correct them. Do not only your own will but also that of your...
Orthodox Quote for December 18
“We are given Divine weaponry for the salvation of our souls: prayer, especially meditation [‘Jesus Prayer] fasting, constant confession, Divine Communion, reading the word of God and the ascetical...
Value of the Jesus Prayer
“I think that in today’s chaos of such turmoil, denial and unbelief there exists no simpler and easier spiritual practice that is feasible for almost all people, with such...
Orthodox Quote for December 17
“Every day remember how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, and then think about how you can humbly serve others. And strive to serve others with joy. Remember...
Daily Devotional for December 17-23
Sunday Luke 14:16-24 Then He said to him, “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many,17and sent his servant at supper time to say to those who...
Orthodox Quote for December 16
“Do not lose your temper with those who sin. Do not have a passion for noticing every sin in your neighbor and judging it, as we usually do. Everyone...
Orthodox Quote for December 15
“When you throw a nail into a fire, it gets hot and starts to glow like fire. In the same way you, when you listen to divine teachings and...
Elder Joseph on Fighting the Passions
Be careful and don’t trust yourself even if you think they have left. The prayers of your elders drive them away tern porarily, but they will come back again....
Orthodox Quote for December 14
“In the villages, my child, when the villagers wish to tie their donkey for grazing, it is not necessary to tie it by all four feet. It suffices to...