Fr. Joseph on Facing the Modern Situation
“We pray that the beauty of faith and hope shines in your life particularly in these uncertain times. It seems that we are so well aware of what the...
Orthodox Quote for September 2
“Of course every season has its own difficulties, but today we see that an invisible microorganism … has overwhelmed the entire planet and has put everyone in fear of...
Orthodox Quote for September 1
“It has never been easy to be a real Orthodox Christian. It is the hard times in history that are the best times for the Church. Let us give...
Orthodox Quote for August 31
“Good deeds and almsgiving and all other external good things do not subdue the haughtiness of one’s heart. But mental work, the pain of repentance, contrition, and humility are...
Elder St Paisios on God’s Judgement…
The righteous judgment of God is His forbearance, which also contains humility and love. God is very Righteous and Just, but also most Compassionate; and His compassion surpasses His...
Orthodox Quote for August 30
“Do thoughts war against us? Prayer is a great weapon. The attraction of sin pulls the mind towards evil. But when the mind takes hold of the ax of...
August 30 – September 5
Sunday 1 Corinthians: I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if...
Orthodox Quote for August 29
“ God provides for people to wrong us or tell us some disturbing word that may help us redeem some debt of sin or to add to our treasure...
Orthodox Quote for August 28
“Prayer, repentance and almsgiving: give at least a glass of water if you don’t have money. And you may know that the more you are sanctified, the more your...
Elder Savva’s Daily Rule …
“First – even in the most trivial matters, be fair and unbiased. Second – never deceive anyone, even in jest. Third – remain disinterested [in the outcome of...