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...
Quote for December 14
“The Lord was born in a cave to show that the whole world is one dark cave, which He alone can illumine. The Lord was born in Bethlehem— and...
Quote for December 3
“Fasting is about allowing our heart to break. I have seen greater good accomplished in souls through their failure in the fasting season than in the souls of those who...
Quote for December 2
“For the Jews expected a resurrection of the dead to a fleshly life, eating and drinking, but those that rise again will not be concerned with the deeds of...
Muhammed Guaranteed Freedom to Christians…
” No one is allowed to plunder the pilgrims, or destroy or spoil any of their churches, or houses of worship, or take any of the things contained within these...