Elder St. Porphyrios on the Danger of Delusion…
The most dreadful delusion can be created by spiritual prayer. Other prayers are prayed to a large extent by our mind. We simply say them and our ears hear...
St Mardarije on Persevering Through Trials…
But dare I address this word of exhortation to you, brethren, who are groaning under the heavy burden of trials, that you might continue to bear this heavy burden?...
Fr Seraphim Rose on our Missionary Calling…
We must therefore be aware of our calling as Orthodox Christians. We must know that we belong to the one Church which Christ established on earth; that through it...
Elder St Cleopha on Man’s Freedom of Choice…
See, I have set before thee this day life and death, good and evil … I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have...
Elder St Paisios on Accepting God’s Will…
That’s why I do not pray for God to make me well. I pray for Him to make me good. I’m certain that God knows that I am in...
Elder St Paisios on the Nearness of Love…
In the spiritual life, there is no “near” and “far”. Distance cannot separate the love of Christ, because Christ, with His love, abolishes distances. Therefore, regardless of whether one...
Elder Ephraim+ of Arizona
Struggle, my child; isn’t the present life a time for struggling? Isn’t the life of every earthly man but a dream? Raise the noetic eyes of your soul and...
Metropolitan Sotirios on Entrusting Ourselves to God…
We are God’s creatures, and even when humanity turned against their Creator, it was the Son of our God again who, as the illumined St. Paul repeats, brought us...
Holy Protection Sisterhood on Dealing with Sin
Making a loved one or dear friend who has given him or herself over to sin makes them feel that they are being judged and resolves nothing. Yes, sin...
Elder Anthimos+ on Love…
“Listen,” the Elder said, “love is the holiest thing that exists in this life. It is Christ Himself. It is He Who loved us to the point of sacrifice....