Orthodox Quote for November 13
“…while growth in plants, for example, is a gradual development of faculties — easy, unconstrained — in a Christian it is a battle with oneself involving much labor, intense...
Orthodox Quote for November 12
“How many men have devoted their lives to the service of God and consecrated themselves to the Church because from childhood they have kept their love for the house...
Orthodox Quote for November 11
“The struggle is not small; it does not last for only one day, but until our last breath… Do not disregard your small imperfections and say, “This is nothing.”...
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“ I have many times had to confess people on their deathbeds. Their confessions are not about not having earned a million dollars, built a luxurious home, or been...
Orthodox Quote for November 9
“Be mindful always of God. That is how our mind will acquire agility. Agility of mind comes from vigilance. Vigilance is passionate love for God. It is always having...
Orthodox Quote for November 8
“The truth, today, is equivalent to people’s interests. Very, very few people today bear witness to the truth because people look out for their own. Their basic concern is...
Elder St Cleopha on Man’s Freedom of Choice…
See, I have set before thee this day life and death, good and evil … I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have...
Orthodox Quote for November 7
“Study, prayer, introversion and some peace and tranquillity help a lot too. Christ helps those who are fighting the good fight that all the Saints embraced in order to...
Daily Devotional for November 7-12
Sunday Judges 2 11Then the sons of Israel did evil before the Lord and served the Baals. 12They forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who had brought them out...
Orthodox Quote for November 6
“Do you read the Gospel every day? That must be done—read either the prescribed Gospel passage for every day (there are instructions in the calendar) or (if it is...