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...
Orthodox Quote for May 23
“He serves as the true priest of God by making offerings and intercessions for his children and friends. He functions as God’s prophet by standing steadfast amidst his trial...
Orthodox Quote for May 22
“When sects and abnormal teachings arise, it’s all, of course, a product of demonic power. Man strives to know something true, but doesn’t have the right direction, or correct...
Daily Devotion for Sunday, May 22
Healing of the Paralytic at the Pool. ST. AUGUSTINE: “It was a greater act in Christ, to heal the diseases of the soul, than the sicknesses of the perishable...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“… With our hope in Christ, the repairer of our souls, that is diligently work at clearing the earth of our heart. Patience, mourning, humility, obedience, cutting off one’s...