Orthodox Quote for January 26
“There are so many students who although they have studied all of the material will not go and take the exam because they fear failure! … if they humbly...
Orthodox Quote for January 25
“We also waste time when we let other, ‘more important’ engagements, keep us from going to church. “ (Priest Dmitry Palamarchuk, Ukrainian priest on ‘wasting time’)
Orthodox Quote for January 24
“It was an upsetting thought. I gave myself a lecture: I’ve been a Christian for almost 50 years, and I certainly should be able to do better than that....
Orthodox Quote for January 23
“…we become distracted when we are doing something that demands all of our attention — using power tools, driving, etc. Distractions or lack of attention at such times can...
Orthodox Quote for January 22
“If an angry man were to raise the dead, because of his anger he would not please #8221; (St Abba Agatho of Egypt, ‘Desert Fathers’)
Orthodox Quote for January 21
“Blessed are those who manage to live in obscurity and acquired great virtues but did not acquire even a small name for themselves.” (Elder St Paisius, quote in the...
Daily Devotional for January 21 – 27
Sunday Catholic Bishop Challoner meditations this week… …when Jesus was twelve years old, after celebrating at Jerusalem according to custom the solemnity of the Pasch, he withdrew himself from...
Orthodox Quote for January 20
“Troubles are usually the brooms and shovels that smooth the road to a good man’s fortune; and many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and...
Orthodox Quote for January 19
“He who does good and seeks rewards does not labor for God, but for his own gratification.” (Mark the Ascetic, Collected quotes from Bishop Alexander)