Quote for December 11
“”Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them” (Revelation...
Quote for December 10
“Children naturally grow closer to God as they read more about the lives of saints, stories with the message of God’s love for humanity, and the Gospel message that...
Quote for December 9
“Did Jesus ever condemn the beauty of the Temple or comment on the wealth it contained? No, He knew that the beauty of the material Temple produces the presence...
Orthodox News Briefs
“Over the course of several days—and with the help of a front-loader and dump truck—nearly 40 tons of rocks, to be used in erecting the walls, were hauled to...
Quote for December 8
” On one hand, true religion is the introduction of what God has revealed to us, with respect to those things that have been termed “the truths of faith...
Quote for December 7
“The Christ of Orthodoxy is approachable, friendly, kind, forgiving and sympathetic. He never spoke harshly to sinners nor ever disdained them. He understands our weaknesses. He does not get...
Quote for December 6
“At a time when the holidays are defined by Black Friday and family stress, what better way to return to our roots than to pause on December 6th and...
Sunday Devotion for December 13
Feastday of St. Herman of Alaska (19th Century) [from a letter by the saint] “A true Christian is made by faith and love toward Christ. Our sins do not...
Quote for December 5
“Hereby also the people must be induced to pray for their pastors, that they may he able to work what is good for them, and that their tongue grow...
Quote for December 4
“They then who hear the word of God and do it, are called the mother of our Lord, because they daily in their actions or words bring Him forth...