St. John of San Francisco on the Nativity…
The Lord forces no one to come to Him, but calls everyone: “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you #8221;...
Metropolitan Serafeim of Kastoria (†) on the Nativity Season…
God humbled himself so that we could clothe ourselves in the garment of his humility, which gives us the opportunity for communion with him. With these thoughts, which come...
Archbishop Nektarios on Why Some Aren’t Healed…
The Lord is often silent out of love. But the question arises: Why don’t miracles happen to everybody? How many sick people and their relatives entreat God and the...
Elder St Paisios on Dreams
No, don’t pay any attention to dreams. Whether they are pleasant or unpleasant, you are not to pay any attention to them, because there is the danger of being...
St. Philothios of Sinai on Fighting the Darkness…
With all our strength let us hold fast to Christ, for there are always those who struggle to deprive our soul of His presence; and let us take care...
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...