Value of the Jesus Prayer
“I think that in today’s chaos of such turmoil, denial and unbelief there exists no simpler and easier spiritual practice that is feasible for almost all people, with such...
Elder Joseph on Fighting the Passions
Be careful and don’t trust yourself even if you think they have left. The prayers of your elders drive them away tern porarily, but they will come back again....
Elder St. Paisios on Envy
“Envy weakens us spiritually. Why do you think the Apostles, having received such authority from Christ and having expelled other demons, were not able to expel the demon from...
St. Nikolai: ‘Love the Sinner’
“Love the sinner as well! Do not fly away from the sinners, but go to them without fear. After all–whoever you may be–you are not much better than they...
Elder St Paisios on Judging
“You may have a good disposition and an inner strength, but you are convinced that you always judge correctly. However, your judgment is human, worldly. Try to expel the...
Elder St. Porphyrios on Effort
“Choose physical exhaustion. Make this an aim in order for body and soul to be exercised. Our life depends on our will. We can experience whatever and however we...
Elder Paisios on Trust in Monday
“Some people say, “I believe God will help me,” and at the same time they try to make lots of money so that they won’t be deprived of anything....
Elder Joseph the Hesychast on Grace….
“Grace is divided into three classes. Its first action is called purifying. After it purifies a person, he is given another greater gift which is called illuminating grace, that...
Elder St. Paisios: Putting Ourselves in Perspective
“Consider things from a broad perspective. Think of the other’s past: what opportunities was he given to cultivate himself? Then consider the opportunities you were given that you did...
Elder Haralambos
“The first lesson is to say the prayer orally and indeed, as much as we can, clearly and quickly. However, be careful. As we’re saying the prayer, Satan comes...