Counsels of St. Paisios
“People do not think of others, they don’t go beyond themselves; their thoughts constantly revolve around themselves. But when they revolve around themselves, they have themselves at the center,...
Orthodox Quote for November 15
“We also must actively participate in the Divine Liturgy by going properly prepared with Holy Confession, fasting, and prayer, so that we may receive the Pure Mysteries of Christ...
Orthodox Quote for November 14
“The humble person has all the spiritual fragrances: simplicity, meekness, unconditional love, goodness, forbearance, sacrifice, obedience… Since he has spiritual poverty, he also enjoys the fullness of spiritual wealth....
Orthodox Quote for November 13
“If you see your neighbor in sin, don’t look only at this, but also think about what he has done or does that is good; and infrequently trying this...
Orthodox Quote for November 12
“Temptations come on some people for the cleansing of previous sins, on others for the beautification of their current perfection, and on yet others, as preparation for things to...
Daily Devotional for November 12-18
Sunday Luke 10: 25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him,...
Orthodox Quote for November 11
‘If someone spirit is failing, you should encourage and inspire him. But when someone falls into pride and conceit, what will be useful to him is humility.’ (Elder St....
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“The Lord Himself commanded that we pray unceasingly, not just with the tongue to be heard by men, but rather enclosed in the cell of the heart, so that...
Orthodox Quote for November 9
“My help is not from wealth or from corporal resources or from my own power and strength nor from human ties of kinship, but “my help is from God.”...
Orthodox Quote for November 8
“Holiness is the key that unlocks the Gospel, which is why the Holy Fathers interpreted it…Delusion often mimics grace, which is why we need true fathers, not those who...