Daily Devotional for July 1-7
Sunday Matthew 8:28 When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce,...
Orthodox Quote for June 29
“For human society does not permit the intellect to perceive either its own faults or the wiles of the demons, so as to guard itself against them. Nor, on...
Orthodox Quote for June 28
“Many who have fallen into spiritual delusion, whom the devil has made into false prophets, did not place repentance and the knowledge of their own faults at the foundation...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Consistent Prayer
“Be careful, because if you are lazy and inattentive in prayer, you shall not make any progress either in your pursuit of devotion towards the Lord, or in the...
Orthodox Quote for June 27
“Refuse to let jealousy, covetousness, greed, and envy preoccupy your mind. Thank God for what you have, and ‘rejoice with those who rejoice’.” (Fr. Luke Veronis, New Year’s resolutions...
Orthodox Quote for June 26
“In all things that you find in the Holy Scriptures, seek out the purpose of the words, that you may enter into the depth of the thoughts of the...
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi+ on Distractions in the Jesus Prayer
In his way we fortify our determination, we receive some courage and continue on our way. Doesn’t the mind stay on the prayer? Is it confused and stressed by...
Orthodox Quote for June 25
“Labor a little in order to have God as your debtor, and in time He will send you much more than what you labored for or sought.” (Elder Joseph...
Elder St Paisios on Correct Focus
“Do you know the difference between people who live worldly lives and those who live spiritually? Those who lollow the world try hard to keep their yards clean but...
Orthodox Quote for June 24
“Glory and joy are possible because Grace can transform these bad life experiences so that they produce something quite valuable. Let’s follow St. Paul’s words carefully: “tribulation produces patience;...