Orthodox Quote for May 30
“…can you be spiritual without being religious? Not if you are an Orthodox Christian and understand the necessity for both. The true Church exemplifies both religion and spirituality: She...
Orthodox Quote for May 29
“Those who harbor fantasies do not pray; for he that prays lifts his mind and heart towards God, whereas he that turns to fantasies diverts himself. Those who are...
Daily Devotional for Sunday, May 29
Gospel: Christ meets the Samaritan woman at the well This was the Samaritan woman who had the rare fortune to converse with the Lord Christ Himself at the Well...
Orthodox Quote for May 28
“The ideal of the great man is the fast ideal of the childhood of mankind, of the youthful Pagan world. We are grown up in the Christian spirit; we...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“There is no way he can know the human heart! Only God has knowledge of our hearts and sometimes He reveals what is in our hearts to those who...
Orthodox Quote for May 27
“There is no relationship between good and evil. Our Savior says, “Give Me your whole heart!” But the devil says, “I only need one of your fingers.” But through...
Orthodox Quote for May 26
“It is wrong to imply only a Church hierarchy – bishops, priests, deacons, or those people who work in the Church. Church is the whole people of God…Layman is...
Orthodox Quote for May 25
“Just as every virtue has a corresponding result, so also prayer has as a result the purification of the mind and enlightenment. It arrives at the highest and perfect...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“To help your spiritual growth and remind you of spiritual truths, it would be good to keep a journal (the hardbound record books sold in stationery stores are good),...
Orthodox Quote for May 24
“tt is difficult to be an Orthodox Christian…However, the difficult part is not what you think. The fasting, long services, and prayers are tools. The real struggle is to...