Orthodox Quote for May 3
“When you abhor worldly recognition, then you will accept both praise and insult as one and the same #8221; (Elder St. Paisios in ‘Passions and Virtues’)
Orthodox Quote for May 2
“How beautiful and praiseworthy is the love of neighbor, if only its cares do not distract us from the love of God!” (St. Isaac the Syrian)
Orthodox Quote for May 1
“External observance is much easier to achieve…and it is not so hard on the conscience. As a result, some Christians make external observances and outward behavior the whole domain...
Orthodox Quote for April 30
“We can’t help everybody around us, but we can start looking at our own bad attitudes towards the people that we feel aren’t trying hard enough. Who knows? If...
Orthodox Daily Devotional for April 30 – May 6
Sunday The reading is Mark 16:1-1 about the Myrrhbearing women who came to the tomb of Christ early on Pascha. ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE NOTES… Because Christ died so close...
Orthodox Quote for April 29
“The prayer rule is like a soldier going out to his post, his watch: It’s not important how you feel or what mood you’re in—you go to pray #8221;...
Orthodox Quote for April 28
“We should address ourselves to God in the manner of a humble servant with a voice of entreaty and supplication. Then our prayer will be well-pleasing to God. Let...
Orthodox Quote for April 27
“Patient endurance kills the despair that kills the soul; it teaches the soul to take comfort and not to grow listless in the face of its many battles and...
Orthodox Quote for April 26
“Divine Providence has wonderfully arranged it that there should be in the church both holy poor and good rich people, who in turn benefit each other from their very...
Orthodox Quote for April 25
“Why is it necessary to listen to the Church and not to a man who thinks against the Church, even though he might be called the greatest thinker? Because...