Elder St Paisios on Judging
“You may have a good disposition and an inner strength, but you are convinced that you always judge correctly. However, your judgment is human, worldly. Try to expel the...
Orthodox Quote for December 9
“It is not in death but in life that one recalls God. Likewise, confession and reform do not come to the departed in #8221; (St Theodore of Cyrus, Commentary)
Orthodox Quote for December 8
“We choose the path to follow in this life — to love Him and do His will, or not. If we choose to tread the right path, we find...
Elder St. Porphyrios on Effort
“Choose physical exhaustion. Make this an aim in order for body and soul to be exercised. Our life depends on our will. We can experience whatever and however we...
Orthodox Quote for December 7
“What starts out as sensitivity can turn into serious evil, if one is not careful and allows himself to be influenced by bad company! On the other hand, good...
Orthodox Quote for December 6
“If we can penetrate the stories told of the actual fourth century bishop, under the layers of legend that cover St. Nicholas throughout the centuries, we find one feature...
Elder Paisios on Trust in Monday
“Some people say, “I believe God will help me,” and at the same time they try to make lots of money so that they won’t be deprived of anything....
Orthodox Quote for December 5
“When it comes to the commandments of Christ and the tradition of the Church, far too many people are like the first two drivers: they want to see how...
Orthodox Quote for December 4
“Along with fervent faith-filled prayer, serving the poor is very important to God…serving the poor brings with it some of the most powerful promises of blessing, protection, and refreshment...
Elder Joseph the Hesychast on Grace….
“Grace is divided into three classes. Its first action is called purifying. After it purifies a person, he is given another greater gift which is called illuminating grace, that...