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...
Orthodox Quote for November 5
“A ‘podvig’…means to be denied something needful. Anything that involves self-denial, the assuming of a burden, extra fasting or prostrations, etc. are examples of podvig. Podvigs can also be...
Orthodox Quote for November 4
“If I want others to follow my principles I have to do things as they do, go through the same troubles. I have to be strong enough to comfort...
Orthodox Quote for November 3
“He reminds us that if we want to obtain something from God, we must ask relentlessly and never give up. At the same time, He repeatedly reminds us that...
Orthodox Quote for November 2
“Christians love one another. They never fail to help widows. They save orphans from those who would hurt them. If a Christian person has something, he gives to a...
Orthodox Quote for November 1
“‘The peace from above’ comes down from God the Father Himself and isn’t dependent upon circumstances and events of this world. The peace of God doesn’t depend on what’s...
Elder St Paisios on Accepting God’s Will…
That’s why I do not pray for God to make me well. I pray for Him to make me good. I’m certain that God knows that I am in...