Orthodox Quote for May 19
“The mission of the Church is to build peace. If we have the peace of God in us, we will be reconciled with our fellow man and we will...
Orthodox Quote for May 18
“Lord, I believe that I endure whatever I deserved to receive. But you oh Lord in Thy great mercy, forgive me and have compassion on me” – and repeat...
Orthodox Quote for May 17
“We Christians, by bodily kissing an icon of Christ, or of an apostle or martyr, are in spirit kissing Christ Himself or His #8221; (Leontius the Hierapolian, quote)
Elder Ephraim+ of Arizona on Using Time Wisely
“Put your house in order, for you will die; you will live no longer!”6 Then the deception is uncovered, and a person dying realizes what an important role the...
Orthodox Quote for May 16
“So there are many vendors of religious ideas who turn God into a show, deceiving those in search of easy happiness. Do you seek excitement? Satan will give it...
Daily Devotional for May 16-22
Sunday Chronological reading of the Gospels continued… Luke 17:1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through...
Orthodox Quote for May 15
“Everything is acquired through prayer… You’re now approaching the first step, yet you haven’t claimed it but just getting close. You have to pass through the door and by...
Orthodox Quote for May 14
“…if they give a promise and become engaged – and it’s good if the duration of the engagement is not overly extended – he should try during the period...
Orthodox Quote for May 13
“Amidst all your worldly pleasures, man, the greatest misfortune hangs over you. You are a sinner ; you are God’s enemy; you are in great danger of losing eternal...
Fr George Maximov on Atheists…
Look at atheists, with what hatred some of them speak of Christ and the Church! This can’t be explained merely by unbelief. For instance, I don’t believe in Buddha,...