Orthodox Quote for October 5
“Blessed is he who endures until the end, disregarding everything, who through forbearance decreases the thorns and thistles and allows earthly loss for the sake of heavenly riches. For...
Orthodox Quote for October 4
“The character of children is formed not only by words and advice, but also by the life and example of their parents. In this sense, parents are called to...
Holy Protection Sisterhood on Dealing with Sin
Making a loved one or dear friend who has given him or herself over to sin makes them feel that they are being judged and resolves nothing. Yes, sin...
Orthodox Quote for October 3
“After steadying your mind, think Who He is, to Whom you address in prayer, then recollect who you are; who it is who is about to start this invocation...
Daily Devotional for October 3 – 9
Sunday **Spiritual themes from the Old Testament** Genesis 22:1 Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham! Abraham!” And he...
Orthodox Quote for October 2
“Did you really speak to God in the church or you were just playing with Him… If I see that you remain insolent, greedy, selfish, irritable, insulting, jealous, chatty,...
Orthodox Quote for October 1
“If we don’t honor the Mother of God, the angels and the saints, we don’t honor the Body of Christ! And this is the Church! But the Church, both...
Orthodox Quote for September 30
“The story of Job is a lesson for all men. When a man is rich, learned and happy, God does not answer. When a man is on a dung...
Orthodox Quote for September 29
“Having a proper attitude towards death means ridding oneself of passionate attachments to anyone or anything earthly and having complete freedom and joy at meeting God in an easy...
Orthodox Quote for September 28
“So if you don’t struggle and labor now when you are young, you won’t reap the benefit when you’re old; you won’t have anything in your ‘retirement fund.’ So,...