Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi+ on Distractions in the Jesus Prayer
In his way we fortify our determination, we receive some courage and continue on our way. Doesn’t the mind stay on the prayer? Is it confused and stressed by...
Orthodox Quote for June 25
“Labor a little in order to have God as your debtor, and in time He will send you much more than what you labored for or sought.” (Elder Joseph...
Elder St Paisios on Correct Focus
“Do you know the difference between people who live worldly lives and those who live spiritually? Those who lollow the world try hard to keep their yards clean but...
Orthodox Quote for June 24
“Glory and joy are possible because Grace can transform these bad life experiences so that they produce something quite valuable. Let’s follow St. Paul’s words carefully: “tribulation produces patience;...
Daily Devotional for June 24-30
Sunday (Birth of John the Baptist) Luke 25: So it was, on the eighth day, that they came to circumcise the child; and they would have called him by the...
Orthodox Quote for June 23
“If a man wants God to hear his prayer quickly, then before he prays for anything else, even his own soul, when he stands and stretches out his hands...
Elder St. Paisios on Facing Adversity in Life
“People who have been buffeted by rough winds, either because God allowed it in order to rein them in, or because of the devil’s envy, are in need of...
Orthodox Quote for June 22
“Even if God were to burn all the good people, one must not have negative thoughts; instead, he must think that everything that God does, He does out of...
Orthodox Quote for June 21
“God arranged that the body can help the soul. But when the forces of the soul (mind, will, and feelings) begin to serve the body, when the body manages...
Orthodox Quote for June 20
““Be kind to everyone you meet, for each carries a heavy burden.” Other lines come to mind, and I paraphrase: ‘Take nothing personally’ and ‘If we knew everything about...