Orthodox Quote for May 11
“…joy is the fruit of grace in the human soul, since grace is called charis in New Testament Greek language, and joy chara. Therefore, when grace bears fruit in...
Orthodox Quote for May 10
“An example of a toxic virtue is goodness when it serves as a pretext for people’s approval, love when it is self-seeking. When our motives are not pure and...
Orthodox Quote for May 9
“If you did something good, think that it did not come from you, but from God Himself, Who gives us every blessing; attribute that to Him in your mind...
Orthodox Quote for May 8
“The idle person is a harmful member of society and state. Out of their laziness idle people are incapable of working, and fall into poverty. Because they are needy...
Orthodox Quote for May 7
“Christian fellowship cannot be reduced to parish bowling leagues and Basketball… fellowship is more than activities; it is being Christ to each other. It is about loving and mentoring...
Orthodox Quote for May 6
“If you do not feel like praying then force yourself. The Holy Fathers say that prayer with force is higher than prayer unforced. You do not want to, but...
Daily Devotional for May 6-12
Sunday John 4:5-42 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but...
Orthodox Quote for May 5
“If our efforts are directed not only away from our passions, but toward Christ, then the sins which so easily entangle us will gradually lose their grip on us....
Orthodox Quote for May 4
“The apostles of God taught others that which they themselves fulfilled in their own lives. When they had food and clothing, they were content. Even when it happened that...
Orthodox Quote for May 3
“Since humble people have no will of their own and no egotism, they receive divine enlightenment. Since they also accept advice humbly, they become philosophers as well.” (Elder St...