Orthodox Quote for February 4
“And in this renewal, the place and the role of the laity is unique. If the first duty of the clergy is to serve the Church, the first and...
Orthodox Quote for February 3
“We draw near to God mostly in time of affliction, from which no one can save us but God, to Whom we then turn with our whole heart, and...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Nor should you pray “Oh God free me from my anger, my sorrow, #8221;. It is not good to pray about or think about the specific passion; something happens...
Orthodox Quote for February 2
“What today can we present to the Temple of Christ, the Church? In what condition do we present our souls to Christ? Whatever our answers to these questions, on this,...
Orthodox Quote for February 1
“… when a man prays, He strengthens his heart by faith and by the hope of receiving that which he prays for. He inflames the soul with love to...
Orthodox Missionary News Briefs 02/01/16
“This is tithing…Guatemalan style! In North America most people write a check, but our parish and pre-seminary often receive huge offerings of corn/beans like this #8221; (Missionary Jesse Brandow) WORSHIP...
Orthodox Quote for January 31
“It is very important to know how to pray. And often, we monks in monasteries do not pray, but we just seem to be praying. It’s not enough to...
Devotion for Sunday, January 31
“Calling together the Apostles, He gave them the Gospel doctrine, to one more, to another less, not as of His own bounty or scanting, but as meeting the capacity...
Orthodox Quote for January 30
“The Orthodox Christians’ task is to react to the world not through the prism of their political preferences, cultural landmarks, not under the influence of vested interests and psychology,...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Despite appearances and the unworthiness of the monks and clergy, the Church is an endless source of miracles. It takes water and makes it Holy Water; it takes bread...