Orthodox Quote for November 5
“Our society’s glorification of the passions is a clear and direct result of our rejection of God, our pride, and our idolatry. And as long as our society rejects...
Orthodox Quote for November 4
“…how, then, shall we come to know the Lord? We fool ourselves if we think that getting to know the Lord is something that happens there, after we cross...
Orthodox Quote for November 3
“There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting, and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door; fasting...
Orthodox Quote for November 2
“…perhaps we are joyful Christians but our faith is not strong enough to carry us through the various trials and temptations that may come our way. If your faith...
Orthodox Quote for November 1
“…these same virtues [ascetical practices like fasting, prostrations, etc.] may do more harm than their open omission to those who take them as the sole basis of their life...
Orthodox Quote for October 31
“So what do you do when trick-or-treaters come to your door? Tell them you’re Orthodox and slam the door in their faces? Just don’t answer the door at all?...
Orthodox Quote for October 30
“Sometimes God allows some material damage in our life that we do not associate too much with the limited, passing things, but rather take care of the salvation of...
Orthodox Quote for October 29
“If you want to have mercy on your soul, you will make virtues, you will be obedient, humble, patient, a lover of truth, a lover of the brethren, silent,...
Orthodox Quote for October 28
“… sin has become fashionable in our time. They should always keep in mind the following: Nowadays, young people will be granted certain “extenuating circumstances” and will be judged...
Orthodox Quote for October 27
“Within our daily lives, if we confront the day with thanksgiving, the Cross will quickly reveal itself. The first moment that the giving of thanks becomes difficult, we have...