Elder St Paisios on Repentance and Age
In fact, when one grows old, he is given the opportunity to repent more readily because illusions are gone. While he still had his physical strength and his youth,...
Orthodox Quote for April 14
“Meager food at the table of the pure cleanses the soul of those who partake from all passion…for the work of fasting and vigil is the beginning of every...
Orthodox Quote for April 13
“Before us are the paths of two thieves. What path will we take…We all sin, but some sin and repent, while others blaspheme all the laws that they violate.”...
Orthodox Quote for April 12
“Among us you can find uneducated people, artisans, and dear old mothers who would not be able to put into words the usefulness of their teaching, but by their...
Elder St Paisios on Humility…
I remember, when I was still a layman, there was a man in Konitsa who, right after the Resurrection service, would say out loud for everyone to them “I...
Orthodox Quote for April 11
“Many years before Moses began writing the first books of the Old Testament, there was sacred piety in the community of the people of Israel. Similarly, the books of...
April 11-17
Sunday *Lent with St Theophan cont… The parable about the talents offers the thought that life is a time for trading. That means that it is necessary to hasten...
Orthodox Quote for April 10
“Anyone who is not found living in accordance with his teachings should not be regarded as a Christian even if he confesses to Christ’s teaching with his lips. For...
Orthodox Quote for April 9
“Those who desire immortal remembrance want something which is in accordance with the Gospel; if they want immortal remembrance on earth they desire a vacuous thing. You should be...
Orthodox Quote for April 8
“When we humble ourselves before one another, when we honor the image of God in each and every person we meet, and especially when we render loving and humble...