Orthodox Quote for November 14
“In difficult situations where force must be used, the human heart should not be ensnared by passions and anger inspired by evil spirits. Only by conquering evil in our...
Orthodox Quote for November 13
“We consider the construction of churches very important, since for us the Orthodox, along with the preaching of the holy Gospel, it is absolutely necessary to have the Divine...
Bible Readings for the Week of November 13
Sunday ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ON THE NEED FOR GOOD WORKS AS WELL AS FAITH (today is his Feastday) ….Consequently, we beg and beseech you, and embracing your knees implore...
Orthodox Quote for November 12
“I am not ashamed to beg for those who cannot beg for themselves; the Orphan’s, the Widow’s, the Lame. I am not disappointed by those who do not wish...
Orthodox Quote for November 11
“‘A house is not built by beginning at the top and working down. You must begin with the foundations in order to reach the top…the foundation is our neighbor,...
Orthodox Quote for November 10
“Try to remember that all real Christian work is local right here and now, between myself and God and my #8221; (Fr. Seraphim Rose+ in ‘Letters’)
Orthodox Quote for November 9
“… surely we ought to show them (animals) great kindness and gentleness for many reasons, but, above all, because they are of the same origin as #8221; (St. John...
Orthodox Quote for November 8
“I consider it my duty to consider and to react to this appeal. After all, one can betray God with #8221; (Russian Duma Deputy Natalya Poklonskaya, 11/16)
Orthodox Quote for November 7
“A “churched culture” is not so much characterized by the numbers of those actively participating in the life of the Church, but rather by a very noticeable feeling throughout...
Orthodox Quote for November 6
“The Church… recognizes children as unique individuals and is interested in them…These children aren’t merely future adults, but are also spiritual beings who belong to God as well as...