Wisdom From Modern Orthodox Elders
“Fasting is also a commandment from God.… All the righteous people in the Old Testament fast…Even heathen Nineveh kept the fast (read in Prophet Jonah). If the heathens kept...
Orthodox Quote for November 14
“In difficult situations where force must be used, the human heart should not be ensnared by passions and anger inspired by evil spirits. Only by conquering evil in our...
Wisdom From Modern Orthodox Elders
“As you gather mechanically the undistracted mind concentrates on unceasing prayer. However when many people are together they start talking and joking as the day passes pleasantly. For...
Orthodox Quote for November 13
“We consider the construction of churches very important, since for us the Orthodox, along with the preaching of the holy Gospel, it is absolutely necessary to have the Divine...
Bible Readings for the Week of November 13
Sunday ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ON THE NEED FOR GOOD WORKS AS WELL AS FAITH (today is his Feastday) ….Consequently, we beg and beseech you, and embracing your knees implore...
Orthodox Quote for November 12
“I am not ashamed to beg for those who cannot beg for themselves; the Orphan’s, the Widow’s, the Lame. I am not disappointed by those who do not wish...
Orthodox Quote for November 11
“‘A house is not built by beginning at the top and working down. You must begin with the foundations in order to reach the top…the foundation is our neighbor,...
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“Try to remember that all real Christian work is local right here and now, between myself and God and my #8221; (Fr. Seraphim Rose+ in ‘Letters’)
Orthodox Quote for November 9
“… surely we ought to show them (animals) great kindness and gentleness for many reasons, but, above all, because they are of the same origin as #8221; (St. John...
Wisdom From Modern Orthodox Elders
“Truly, we are far more in need today of a return to the sources of genuine Orthodoxy than Blessed Paisius was! Our situation is hopeless! And yet God’s mercy...