Daily Devotional for October 12 – 15
Sunday **New Testament readings assorted this week…do a prayer from memory each day. Matthew 17:1-9 Transfiguration of the Lord Christ’s decease (Gr. exodus, lit. “departure”) refers to His death....
Orthodox Quote for October 11
“The Church of Christ, zealous and cautious guardian of the dogmas deposited with it, never changes any phase of them. It does not diminish them or add to them;...
Orthodox Quote for October 10
“If we try to pray without fasting, our prayers will be weak, without progress, without the fervor, concentration and contrition that is so pleasing to God. If we try...
Orthodox Quote for October 9
“Christ’s sacrifice was immolated at the time of the Passover, but truly brought to perfection by the Holy Spirit in the appearance of fire on the day of Pentecost....
Orthodox Quote for October 7
“Regardless of our particular political opinions, many Americans today are deeply worried about the future of our nation… on matters including our health, our finances, and our families, most...
Orthodox Quote for October 6
“…I am suggesting is that each of you acquire the habit of asking yourselves: ‘Are all these things really so important? Is it really necessary for me to spend...
Orthodox Quote for October 8
“…by saying a prayer in which one acknowledges the significance of Christ’s death on the cross and asking Him to forgive you and make you born again. Of course...
Orthodox Quote for October 5
“…the Son of God came to earth and became man that He might lead man into heaven and make him once again a citizen of Paradise, returning to him...
Orthodox Quote for October 3
“…the modern Christian, since in the eyes of the society he is a decent man and a “nice fellow” always “feels fine” about himself and thoroughly enjoys his self...
Orthodox Quote for October 2
“If good deeds done according to feelings of the heart brought salvation, then Christ’s coming would have been superfluous…Unfortunate is the man who is satisfied with his own human...