Orthodox Quote for November 26
“Human righteousness is not for spiritual people; it merely serves to restrain worldly people. A spiritual person is a fool if he relies on human righteousness which is nothing...
Orthodox Quote for November 25
“I haven’t managed to love Christ so very fervently and for my soul too long for Him I feel that I have a very long way to go. I...
Wisdom From Modern Orthodox Elder
“For if God does not for a moment tire of giving us good things, how can we tire of thanking Him for these good things?” (St. Nikolai Velimirovich)
Orthodox Quote for November 24
” All the saints considered the debt of thanksgiving to God as their main debt. Without thanksgiving to God there can be no progress in the spiritual life. Ceaseless...
Orthodox Quote for November 23
“…although we cannot know for absolute certainty that certain individuals are damned…a better question though than “Will this person be saved?” is “What does God want me to do...
Orthodox Quote for November 22
“Cutting off his will, should be the main focus of the monk, and not the solitude, where he can do what he wants, and not receive reward. If you...
Orthodox Quote for November 21
“God’s saints are near to believing hearts and, like the truest and kindest of friends, are ready in a moment to help the faithful and pious who call upon...
Wisdom From Modern Orthodox Elders
“First the name of Christ sanctifies the atmosphere and drives away demons. Second, when a person is praying out loud someone else will not easily begin talking idly with...
Orthodox Quote for November 20
“Where are those like Sartre or Camus who say there is “no exit”? Let them gaze at the empty tomb. Our hope then is genuine because it is rooted...
Bible Readings for the Week of November 20
Sunday Luke 12:16-21 (parable of rich fool storing up wealth but you dies the next day) ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: What does the rich man do, surrounded...