Father Seraphim Rose+ on Spiritual Preparation
“Our times, however, are so filled with what could be called “apocalyptic” events that we should be very aware of them. Our Lord says that, although we do not...
Orthodox Quote for August 12
“If, following the devil’s promise that after the transgression he would be seen as equal to God, the man actually enjoyed such an honor, then he would have fallen...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for August 12-18
Sunday Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was...
Orthodox Quote for August 11
“God does not interfere in our lives, but waits for us to ask Him to help us, for He respects our freedom.” (Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov )
Elder Joseph on Humility
“Therefore, my child, now that it is still the beginning, see to it that you know yourself well, so that you set humility as a firm foundation. See to...
Orthodox Quote for August 10
“Orthodox Christians must steadfastly remain in Orthodoxy, preserve oneness of mind with one another and un-hypocritically love, guard purity of soul and body, reject evil and unclean intentions, temperately...
Orthodox Quote for August 9
“It is really nothing more than an extension of the world’s current philosophy into apparently Christian thinking. It is the longing to avoid suffering combined with the belief that...
Orthodox Quote for August 8
“Prelest is that state in which a person sees himself as a saint. Perfect. Worthy of God, worthy of all God’s gifts…because flattery, self-flattery is essentially present in all...
Orthodox Quote for August 7
“Tribulations and tragedies will always come. The winds and waves of tribulation beat against everyone’s house. Will the house stand or fall? It all depends on the foundation of...
Orthodox Quote for August 6
“Do you think, my child, that I don’t know how to speak out? I know but I think of the #8221; (St Nicholas Planas on restraining anger)








