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On the Martyrs…

mbonds May 29, 2018 On the Martyrs…2018-05-27T07:55:09+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“One marvels sometimes. What gave them such vigor to carry out such superhuman struggles? This is what really concerns us. We end up wondering sometimes: ‘Why can’t we do...
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Elder Epiphanios on the Devil and Distraction

mbonds May 27, 2018 Elder Epiphanios on the Devil and Distraction2018-05-27T07:51:01+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“Any person whatsoever can be concentrated, even for hours, thinking of a certain problem or a certain matter— without his attention being distracted by anything else.      In...
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Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi on Temptation

mbonds May 20, 2018 Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi on Temptation2018-05-05T20:59:55+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
Generally speaking, temptations according to our Fathers are the bearers of every agitation and pain which occur in our lives. Sometimes they provoke sorrow, sometimes anxiety, at other times...
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Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Love

mbonds May 18, 2018 Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Love2018-05-05T20:55:43+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“The beautiful road of love is effortless, and there is neither blemish nor stain in love, but rather the conscience testifies that the soul has boldness towards God. But...
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St. Nikolai Velimirovich on theTrue Nature

mbonds May 15, 2018 St. Nikolai Velimirovich on theTrue Nature2018-05-05T20:53:58+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“Mind, heart and will represent man’s triune nature. In a sinful and passionate soul those three things do not exist in unity and harmony of God, but are divided...
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Elder Paisios on Learning from Others

mbonds May 13, 2018 Elder Paisios on Learning from Others2018-05-05T20:52:06+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“When we try to emulate the virtues of others by mirroring them in our own self, we edify ourselves. But even when we mirror their shortcomings, we are again...
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Elder St Porphyrios on Zealots

mbonds May 10, 2018 Elder St Porphyrios on Zealots2018-05-05T20:50:37+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“The best form of mission is through our good example, our love and our meekness. We should be zealots. A zealot is a person who loves Christ with all...
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Elder St Paisos on the ‘Whole Story’

mbonds May 7, 2018 Elder St Paisos on the ‘Whole Story’2018-05-05T20:48:12+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“There are people who commit great crimes, but who have extenuating circumstances. Who can know how these people stand in the eyes of God? If God had not helped...
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Elder St Paisios on Waste

mbonds May 6, 2018 Elder St Paisios on Waste2018-05-03T08:38:11+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“…if we don’t want to lose out in vain, worldly gains, how much more must we be careful not to harm ourselves spiritually! Worldly people seek material gain and...
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Elder St Porphyrios on the Devil’s Snares

mbonds May 3, 2018 Elder St Porphyrios on the Devil’s Snares2018-05-03T08:36:11+00:00 Modern Orthodox Elders
“…the snares of Satan are many for those who worship God. Temptation manages very successfully to ensure that we pay no attention to the worship. We go to church...
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