Fr. Seraphim Rose on the Truth of Christianity
“Christ came to enlighten mankind. There are various religions outside His revelation where the followers are sincere—not just practicing demon worship—and where the soul is really trying to get...
Orthodox Quote for March 30
“The Theotokos was not considered worthy to bear God’s Son because she was born free of sin that the rest of us inherit, God considered her worthy because of...
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi+ on Mental Prayer
“We wish to be saved – and we most certainly must be saved – but our passions are more powerful since we are weak and have no selflessness. Unfortunately...
Orthodox Quote for March 29
“In all our deeds God looks at the intention, whether we do it for His sake, or for the sake of some other #8221; (St Maximos the Confessor)
Orthodox Quote for March 28
“Sometimes, when we focus on our repentance, we focus on our sins to the exclusion of Christ. We become discouraged and downcast, without the spiritual energy that hope in...
Orthodox Quote for March 27
“The grace of our Creator is so great that he has allowed us both to know him and to love him, and moreover, to love him as children love...
Elder Ephraim on Love
“The Lord will condemn to eternal fire those who create temptations. Sincerely love one another—not falsely and superficially, but with spiritual depth. Our Christ showed us so much love...
Orthodox Quote for March 26
“If you compete in sports but your mind is running off in another direction, you will suffer defeat. It is the same in spiritual warfare—in this world we have...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Love of the World
“Everything in this vain world will pass. The world and life are a fair, and each person can buy eternal life with the “money” of his life. How wise...
Orthodox Quote for March 25
“The Jews regarded March 25th as the date of the creation of the world– an idea which the early Christians accepted…Moreover, this was exactly the date of the Crucifixion...