Orthodox Quote for August 14
“No external factors should control us to the extent that they become a basis for anger or irritation.” (Archpriest Victor Potapov on Anger, )
Orthodox Quote for August 13
“Judgment of our neighbor drives away the activity of the Holy Spirit. In difficult situations, like prison, evening (night) prayer is very helpful. Let us pray to the Good...
David Sumner on Three Strengths of the Orthodox Church…
“First, all Orthodox churches have the same beliefs, which haven’t changed since the first century. When we get a new priest, we can be assured the next one...
Orthodox Quote for August 12
“If we do not show love through our deeds—not only in words—in vain do we labor in our struggle, for we are beating the air and are straying from...
Orthodox Quote for August 11
“Freeing ourselves from sin is not an immediate but a gradual process which resembles growing up. Through our perseverance, the purification of the heart is attained to slowly and...
Orthodox Quote for August 10
“The other religions are human, hollow. They do not know the greatness of the Triune God. They do not know that our aim, our destiny, is to become gods...
Fr Seraphim Rose+ on True Christianity…
‘Never ask: ‘Who is he?’ Rather say: ‘He is no stranger; he is my brother. He is the Church of Christ just as I #8221;‘ With such a call...
Orthodox Quote for August 9
“Many people take no account of their own gifts; they see only the gifts of others and are overcome by envy. They view themselves as having been wronged, as...
Daily Devotional for August 9 – 15
Sunday Romans 8:12 We are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through...
Orthodox Quote for August 8
“If a person pays attention to himself and lives a decent life according to God’s commandments, then he feels the presence of God inside him, beside him and in...