Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Learn first of all to be at peace with the spiritual situation which has been given you, and to make the most of it. If your situation is spiritually...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“… To start mastering noetic prayer you must constantly force yourself to save the prayer without ceasing. In the beginning quickly: nous must not have time for any distracting...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“… We must prepare ourselves for it. We must enclose ourselves within cells at the appointed time. We must make an effort to reflect on something related to prayer;...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Nor should you pray “Oh God free me from my anger, my sorrow, #8221;. It is not good to pray about or think about the specific passion; something happens...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Despite appearances and the unworthiness of the monks and clergy, the Church is an endless source of miracles. It takes water and makes it Holy Water; it takes bread...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“The life of self-centeredness and self-satisfaction lived by most of todays Christians is so all-pervading that it effectively seals them off from any understanding at all of spiritual life;...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“By reading these books you will gradually acquire meekness, humility and love and your soul will be made good. Do not choose negative methods to correct yourselves. There is...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“After the resurrection we shall receive this earthen vessel – our body – once again. But then it will no longer be heavy and burdensome, sensual and sluggish but...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders…
“Only God can reveal the truth; only God can show true love. One man can know more than another man, but only God can reveal the truth. Thoughts come...
Wisdom from Modern Orthodox Elders
“Our times, above all, call for humble and quiet labors, with love and sympathy for other strugglers on the path of the Orthodox spiritual life and a deep resolve...