Orthodox Quote for January 24
“In pre-modern societies, a person’s identity was forged almost entirely in relation to his or her tribe. As a member of the tribe, your ‘journey’ was well-defined through rituals...
Orthodox Quote for January 23
“…we come to realize that the reign and rule and kingdom of Christ are not so much over us, as in us: when we choose His will, we choose...
Orthodox Quote for January 22
“The holy fathers caution against detailing shameful sins, advising instead that they be acknowledged simply and directly. For instance, one may admit to fornication or adultery without delving into...
Orthodox Quote for January 21
“The history presented in the Bible is a personal history. We see God intervening at specific times and in specific places, as He enters into dialogue with individual persons....
Orthodox Quote for January 20
“Man is not only reason but also heart. The powers of these two centers, mutually assisting one another, render man perfect and teach him what he could never learn...
Orthodox Quote for January 19
“It is very rare, almost not existen,t to read the life of a saint and learn that their mother was not godly. Most saints had loving, nurturing and compassionate...
Daily Devotional for January 19 – 25
Sunday **Excerpts from Catholic Saint Josemaria Escriva ‘Christ is Passing By’ this week Faced with traders in suspicion who prey on the intimacy of others [nosiness, gossip] , we...
Orthodox Quote for January 18
“We should not put our hope in man-made utopian measures that would pretend to give peace by mere human effort. The most beautiful and dazzling aspects of the world...
Orthodox Quote for January 17
“We must look at and wait for our sins. We have to repent to our very last breath. We have to confess our sins honestly, live at peace with...
Orthodox Quote for January 16
“Where does peace come from? It can only come from the Lord himself. It research the holy scriptures we find it mention countless times. Our Lord Jesus Christ took...