Orthodox Quote for November 16
“In the measure to which a man cuts off and humbles his own will, he proceeds toward success. But insofar as he stubbornly guards his own will, so much...
Orthodox Quote for November 15
“Our mind must be turned to seek God and ceaselessly commemorate the final Judgment of our justly judging Lord. Only thus will our passions be tamed and wiped out....
Daily Devotional for November 15-21
Sunday Mark 4:26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27and should sleep by night and rise...
Orthodox Quote for November 14
“…in this renewal, the place and the role of the laity is unique. If the first duty of the clergy is to serve the Church, the first and essential...
Orthodox Quote for November 13
“We must state clearly that nothing can substitute for the Divine Liturgy. It is the gateway to the Kingdom of Heaven…The Sunday Divine Liturgy is not the only time...
Orthodox Quote for November 12
“…we are impressed with hitting someone strong and hard; with striking back with overwhelming power. Yet that is not the picture we will see with our Jesus. That is...
Orthodox Quote for November 11
“Christ God came, suffered, was crucified and rose from the dead: all this for the salvation of the world, for the sake of every person. Therefore, there is no...
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“One can think about living in the desert, while right in front of one there may be an excellent opportunity to practice Christianity — someone may be in trouble,...
Orthodox Quote for November 9
“In all of our deeds God looks at the intention, whether we do it for His sake, or for the sake of some other intention. “ (St. Maximus the...
Orthodox Quote for November 8
“If you rebuke yourself, accuse yourself, and judge yourself before God for your sins, with a sensitive conscience, even for this you will be justified.” (St. Moses of Optina)