Orthodox Quote for February 8
“…without humility, it’s impossible to take even a single step towards accomplishing a truly Christian good deed, which, being based on humility, is accompanied by and distinguished by it...
Orthodox Quote for February 7
“If we reduce our high calling to legalism or a simple list of deeds to perform, we will have missed the point. For being united with Christ in holiness...
Orthodox Quote for February 6
“Stillness of soul! Without it there is no chance for repentance, without which there can be no true humility. Why? Because stillness alone reveals what lies hidden within our...
Orthodox Quote for February 5
“…it is hard to see the image of God in people who treat us badly, rail at us and mock us, who look more like animals than human beings;...
Daily Devotional for February 5-11
Sunday *Excerpts this week from the Catholic Saint Josemaria Escriva from Christ is Passing Mortification is not pessimism or bitterness. Mortification is useless without charity. That is why we...
Orthodox Quote for February 4
“Do not cry, brethren. We will not endure for a long time. The hour will come and we will rejoice, but now we need to endure and stand up...
Orthodox Quote for February 3
“The Church is not a miracle factory. We are not saved by miracles, but by our life in the Church. Some hunt for wonderworking, myrrh-streaming icons and relics, but...
Orthodox Quote for January 31
“…you should not give your hearts to material things. Some people dedicate themselves to material things. They spend all their day absorbed in doing a job and do not...
Orthodox Quote for January 30
“He who after his venerable and life-giving passion and death went down into the region of the infernal abode suddenly introduced the light of his majesty upon those who...
Orthodox Quote for January 29
“To say I struggle to live a Christian life would be a colossal understatement. Daily I ask God for forgiveness and strength. I approach the Holy Cross with humility...