Orthodox Quote for July 7
“Many desire virtue, but fear to go forward in the way that leads to it, while others consider that virtue does not even exist. So it is necessary to persuade...
Orthodox Quote for July 6
“The less a person carries, the easier it is for him to climb and the higher he is able to climb. So, too, in order to ascend spiritually, it...
Orthodox Quote for July 5
“As to the fatalism of those who believe that man must be a slave to the spirit of the age, it is disproved by the experience of every Christian...
Orthodox Quote for July 4
“Studying the Old Testament in this liturgical way and using the Fathers to help us, everywhere we uncover signposts pointing forward to the mystery of Christ and of His...
Orthodox Quote for July 3
“When we are provoked by some injury or threatened harm, or moved to rage, we seek revenge as far as possible. When we are unable to obtain it, we...
Orthodox Quote for July 2
“When Christ “hungered,” as it is written, then the devil made his move to tempt him; for he was not wholly amazed at the fact of his fasting for...
Daily Devotional July 2 – 8
Sunday St. Silouan the Athonite says, “If you encounter hardship, say, ‘The Lord knows my heart, and if this is what pleases Him, then everything will be good for...
Orthodox Quote for July 1
“In general, many people are wasting away today. They are well-fed physically but are starving spiritually. Such people are not guided by the Divine Light and are therefore disoriented...
Orthodox Quote for June 30
“…if you want to learn to pray with desire, try to pray in spite of your unwillingness. In still other words, besides turning to God and showing gratitude for...
Orthodox Quote for June 29
“There are however preconditions for divine grace to come and dwell in a person. Only a person who has humility receives these gifts from God; he attributes them to...