Orthodox Quote for December 19
“As to all those who by baptism are born again, the door of the kingdom of heaven is opened, so all in baptism receive the gifts of the Holy...
Orthodox Quote for December 18
“We do not give up our confession though we be executed by the sword, though we be crucified, thrown to wild beasts, put in chains, and exposed to fire...
Orthodox Quote for December 17
“Why are some life-weary ? Because they cannot find a subject which can occupy every side of their nature and wholly satisfy them. There is but one such subject:...
Daily Devotional for December 17 – 23
Sunday Luke 19:28 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany,...
Orthodox Quote for December 16
“Not Christ only is led into the desert by the Spirit, but also all the sons of God who have the Holy Spirit. For they are not content to...
Orthodox Quote for December 15
“The vain desires of this world separate us from our homeland; love of them and habit clothe our soul as if in a hideous garment… We, traveling on the...
Orthodox Quote for December 14
“It is useful from time to time to ask why it is that God bothered. Why didn’t God simply say, ‘Well, that didn’t work’ and start over. He could...
Orthodox Quote for December 13
“Drink Holy Water with thirst and longing, so that you may be sanctified, body and soul. Repeat constantly, or at least hourly, the Angel’s greeting to the Queen of...
Orthodox Quote for December 12
“ I would also say that I see fasting as an act of rebellion. We live in a consumerist culture that actively promotes over-indulgence of our appetites for material...
Orthodox Quote for December 11
“What do you say, O woman? Are you coming to the church to pray, and you adorn yourself with jewelry and comb yourself to show-off? Did you come maybe...