Orthodox Quote for November 1
“…these same virtues [ascetical practices like fasting, prostrations, etc.] may do more harm than their open omission to those who take them as the sole basis of their life...
Orthodox Quote for October 31
“So what do you do when trick-or-treaters come to your door? Tell them you’re Orthodox and slam the door in their faces? Just don’t answer the door at all?...
Orthodox Quote for October 30
“Sometimes God allows some material damage in our life that we do not associate too much with the limited, passing things, but rather take care of the salvation of...
Orthodox Quote for October 29
“If you want to have mercy on your soul, you will make virtues, you will be obedient, humble, patient, a lover of truth, a lover of the brethren, silent,...
Orthodox Quote for October 28
“… sin has become fashionable in our time. They should always keep in mind the following: Nowadays, young people will be granted certain “extenuating circumstances” and will be judged...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for October 28-November 3
Sunday **The Gospel and commentary below are about the Lord casting the demons in the herd of swine. Since we have ready this several times this year I have...
Orthodox Quote for October 27
“Within our daily lives, if we confront the day with thanksgiving, the Cross will quickly reveal itself. The first moment that the giving of thanks becomes difficult, we have...
Orthodox Quote for October 26
“When I am angry with my brother, or angry with circumstances (or angry even with God), if I will turn my gaze inward and ask myself, my conscience, why...
Orthodox Quote for October 25
“We must prepare as if we are dying now and work as if we will never die.” (Elder Anthimos+ of St Anne Skete)
Orthodox Quote for October 24
“The body burdens the soul from the outside; cares and scattered thoughts wear it down from within…Cares do not leave any time to work on oneself. When they are...