Orthodox Quote for November 24
“Even for young children fear is a brake. Some children, if they are not threatened a little, don’t listen to anyone, neither father nor #8221; (Elder St Paisios in...
Elder Joseph+ of Vatopaidi on Our Path to Christ
As Paul says the Christians have inherited an abundance of grace, more than what has been given to the prophets and those who lived before the law and during...
Orthodox Quote for November 23
“In the Holy Scripture it is stated very clearly how to enliven the soul, how to make the soul young and alive again. Seek God and your soul shall...
Elder St Paisios on the Joy of Work
“ Work is a blessing, a gift from God. Work gives vigor to the body and refreshes the mind. If God had not given us work, man would have...
Orthodox Quote for November 22
“In point of fact, thanksgiving adds nothing to Him, but it brings us closer to Him. For if, when we recall the benefactions of men, we are the more...
Orthodox Quote for November 21
“How can we honestly assess where we are and move in the right direction, towards Christ? We have to ask ourselves honestly “What or who do I love?”…Perhaps there...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Battling Demons
“They want to make you despair or lose heart. Therefore, arm yourself with I rust and hope in God and with the conviction that they are not allowed to...
Orthodox Quote for November 20
“The more you approach God, the more careful you are…without trying to be… in all things, including spiritual things. As you pay attention to your soul, with the grace...
Orthodox Quote for November 19
“As we search for a meaningful life, we should avoid the mirages in our world that lead to short term fulfillment. Our goal should be to avoid the illusory...
Elder St. Porphyrios on Receiving the Light of Grace
“To those who are distrustful, who doubt and dispute and use only the faculty of reason and are not open to God, God does not show Himself. God does...