Orthodox Quote for February 8
“For although it becomes men to look into themselves and walk after God, this they do not, but look into the things of others, and while they forget their...
Orthodox Quote for February 7
“If patience is lacking in the midst of any hardship, a soul cannot be perfect. Patience is the act of thanksgiving continually maintained in the fear of the Lord...
Orthodox Quote for February 6
“Western thinking has placed too much emphasis on the individual’s own sense of what is right. There is no humility in this. If we really understood our spiritual condition...
Orthodox Quote for February 5
“Sometimes life is so superficial. We kiss and say, “Hello. How are you?” But we don’t mean it. Or maybe we even do, but only on the surface.” (Elizabeth...
Daily Devotional for the Week of February 5
Sunday Luke 18:10-14 – the publican and the pharisee The practices of this Pharisee are worthy examples to follow. His good deeds (fasting and giving tithes) are the primary...
Orthodox Quote for February 4
“It is an excellent custom with Christians, and one pleasing to God, to have an icon of the Savior and to pray to Him before it. This is a...
Orthodox Quote for February 3
“I repeat once again my exhortation to all who love God and their salvation not to put off trying this good labor and practice for the sake of the...
Orthodox Quote for February 2
“Only humble thoughts bring humility, and only with humility does pride go #8221; (Elder St. Paisios in ‘Passions and Virtues’)
Orthodox Quote for February 1
“Everything of authentically good quality is usually found as a limited edition…we will fulfill with humility our small prayer rule, everyday and consistently, controlling the quality of our prayer,...
Orthodox Quote for January 31
“And just as a migratory bird instinctively returns home when the long barren winter is over, I too, after all of this time, instinctively knew where my home was....