Orthodox Quote for February 27
“Fasting should be coupled with thanksgiving to God, recognizing that every bit we have to eat or drink is graciously provided by God….Fasting from sin is our ultimate goal....
Quote for the 1st Monday of Lent
“Throughout this period, at every service in Great Lent, we say the prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian (“O Lord and Master of my life….”), With these words, the...
Orthodox Quote for February 26
” If you have sinned, acknowledge the sin and repent. God will forgive the sin and once again give you a new heart…and a new spirit (Ez. 36:26). There...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for the 1st Week of Lent
Matthew 6:14-21 ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE NOTES… Jesus insists on mutual forgiveness between people as a precondition of God’s forgiveness. Those who do not forgive are not forgiven— period. This...
Orthodox Quote for February 25
“The Church also has a perennial duty to educate her younger members about the sanctity of marriage and sexuality which are inextricably bound to the holy gift of new...
Orthodox Quote for February 24
“If a humanist claims to be doing good works, independently of Christ, we can be sure that the works are rotten to the core, either from vainglory or concealed...
Orthodox Quote for February 23
“The greatest benefit which God has granted our fallen nature is none other than repentance. Without it no man would ever secure his salvation no matter how perfect God’s...
Orthodox Quote for February 22
“Never let the sun go down on your anger, but make peace immediately with another if you have quarreled or had a misunderstanding. We do not know when Jesus...
Orthodox Quote for February 21
“But not everyone oppressed with poverty is blessed, but he who has preferred the commandment of Christ to worldly riches. For many are poor in their possessions, yet most...
Orthodox Quote for February 20
“When you hear of anger and rage in God’s case, do not get the idea of anything typical of human beings; the words, you see, arise from consideration. The...