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...
Orthodox Quote for August 26
“The Holy Spirit illumined firstly the Holy Prophets, and they wrote the Divine Scripture; secondly, He illumined the Holy Apostles; and thirdly, He has illumined the Holy Fathers, and...
Orthodox Quote for August 25
“The Church is a divine religious institution of the New Testament, built by our Savior Jesus Christ through His incarnate Dispensation…In this institution is entrusted the totality of revealed...
Orthodox Quote for August 24
“Some fear that, having begun to serve God and to live piously, they will become abnormal in the eyes of society, black sheep. But that’s very good! A pious...