The ‘Cross’ of Our Era
We have our time. We have our place—our generation, in the21st century, in America. I did not think we were worthy of a calling to sainthood. How were we...
On the Love of God…
If God first loved us, that we might love Him; and if the highest commandment is love for God and all mankind made in His image; then we must...
Archimandrite Sergius on Giving Thanks
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God concerning you in Christ Jesus” (Thes 5:18.) Everything in our life is a gift, “for what do we...
More Benefits from Confession…
The third benefit of frequent confession: even if someone has fallen into a sin that leads to death, if he immediately flees and confesses this sin, he enters into...
Metroplitan Kallistos Ware on Prayer
Prayer is not necessarily asking for things, though it may sometimes be that. It does not necessarily mean using words. Fundamentally, prayer means “God awareness.” St. Gregory of Nyssa...
Elder St Porphyrios on Dealing with Satan
The more you pray for him to leave, the more tightly he embraces you. Show contempt for the devil. Don’t meet him head on. When you struggle against the...
A Good Confession
When someone confesses often, he is more aware of his sins and does not become careless about them. When he has not confessed for a few days, he says,...
A Life of Prayer
We must state clearly that nothing can substitute for the Divine Liturgy. It is the gateway to the Kingdom of Heaven. All of the other services begin with either...
Vibrant Love
He loves us because He is Love, but He also desires that we love Him in return; that we love Him with our whole heart, soul and mind. When...
Why So Few Monks and Nuns?
When, outside of speaking about the life of a saint who lived a monastic life which is normally presented as then and there and not a relevant life to...