On the Martyrs…
“One marvels sometimes. What gave them such vigor to carry out such superhuman struggles? This is what really concerns us. We end up wondering sometimes: ‘Why can’t we do...
Elder Epiphanios on the Devil and Distraction
“Any person whatsoever can be concentrated, even for hours, thinking of a certain problem or a certain matter— without his attention being distracted by anything else. In...
Elder Joseph of Vatopaidi on Temptation
Generally speaking, temptations according to our Fathers are the bearers of every agitation and pain which occur in our lives. Sometimes they provoke sorrow, sometimes anxiety, at other times...
Elder Ephraim of Arizona on Love
“The beautiful road of love is effortless, and there is neither blemish nor stain in love, but rather the conscience testifies that the soul has boldness towards God. But...
St. Nikolai Velimirovich on theTrue Nature
“Mind, heart and will represent man’s triune nature. In a sinful and passionate soul those three things do not exist in unity and harmony of God, but are divided...
Elder Paisios on Learning from Others
“When we try to emulate the virtues of others by mirroring them in our own self, we edify ourselves. But even when we mirror their shortcomings, we are again...
Elder St Porphyrios on Zealots
“The best form of mission is through our good example, our love and our meekness. We should be zealots. A zealot is a person who loves Christ with all...
Elder St Paisos on the ‘Whole Story’
“There are people who commit great crimes, but who have extenuating circumstances. Who can know how these people stand in the eyes of God? If God had not helped...
Elder St Paisios on Waste
“…if we don’t want to lose out in vain, worldly gains, how much more must we be careful not to harm ourselves spiritually! Worldly people seek material gain and...
Elder St Porphyrios on the Devil’s Snares
“…the snares of Satan are many for those who worship God. Temptation manages very successfully to ensure that we pay no attention to the worship. We go to church...