Orthodox Quote for January 21
“To whatever extent a person draws close to God with his intentions, is to what extent God draws close to him with His gifts. “ (St Isaac the Syrian...
Orthodox Quote for January 20
“…before the people have heard of Christ, these religions are fine as far as they go, but they will not get you to the goal. The goal is eternal...
Orthodox Quote for January 19
“Whether standing, or sitting, whether we are sick or working, walking or eating or whatever else we are doing, we must recite the prayer for as long as we...
Orthodox Quote for January 18
“If you approach any task and see there is an absence of God’s will, do not attempt it under any circumstances. .” (St Anthony the Great in Collected quotes...
Orthodox Quote for January 17
“We cannot stop the unexpected storms of life from coming our way and having their horrible impact on us. Life will have storms. That said, we can do things...
Orthodox Quote for January 16
“When you intend doing a God-pleasing deed and a contrary thought opposes it, this lets you know that the intended act is truly pleasing to God. Pray and observe,...
Orthodox Quote for January 15
“…the apostles have agreed among themselves to preach and to write falsehood. But cannot be possible that the apostles should alone agree to do such a thing, because many...
Daily Devotional for January 15 – 21
Sunday Elder Paisios… “Human righteousness says are you at fault? You must be punished. Divine righteousness says do you acknowledge your fault and repent? You are forgiven. You see...
Orthodox Quote for January 14
“If we seek God, he will shew himself to us, and if we keep him, he will remain close to #8217; “ (Abba Arsenius, ‘Sayings of the Desert Fathers’)
Orthodox Quote For January 13
“The desire for possessions is dangerous and terrible, knowing no satiety; it drives the soul which it controls to the heights of evil. Therefore let us drive it away...