Elder St Porphyrios on Dealing with Satan
The more you pray for him to leave, the more tightly he embraces you. Show contempt for the devil. Don’t meet him head on. When you struggle against the...
Orthodox Quote for November 22
“On Pascha and the Nativity of Christ many come up to the holy chalice without confession. They say, “I’m a Christian and I should receive the Body of Christ,”...
Daily Devotional for November 22-28
Sunday Mark 5: 21 Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea....
Orthodox Quote for November 21
“There are very few arrogant people who would like to have their arrogance visible. They with all their might reject reproaches from themselves for this. But, worst of all,...
Orthodox Quote for November 20
“You study, acquire knowledge, choose a profession so that later you can start a family, labor for the good of your close ones, your country, your people, and in...
Orthodox Quote for November 19
“As Christ the Savior says in the Gospel: The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force (Mt. 11:12). Efforts should be directed towards three...
Orthodox Quote for November 17
“Christian receives Christ as his personal Saviour, Who became incarnate for him personally. Therefore all the events of Christ’s life become the personal experience of every Christian.” (Metropolitan Hilarion...
Orthodox Quote for November 16
“In the measure to which a man cuts off and humbles his own will, he proceeds toward success. But insofar as he stubbornly guards his own will, so much...
Orthodox Quote for November 15
“Our mind must be turned to seek God and ceaselessly commemorate the final Judgment of our justly judging Lord. Only thus will our passions be tamed and wiped out....
A Good Confession
When someone confesses often, he is more aware of his sins and does not become careless about them. When he has not confessed for a few days, he says,...