Orthodox Quote for October 24
“…despite all the grace and mercy which He abundantly bestows upon us, does not implant in us this love and obedience fully formed and ready made. He does not...
Orthodox Quote for October 23
“Through His sacrifice we are reconciled to God because we come to the Precious Cross in faith…We believe in the mighty act of redemption that was accomplished by our...
Orthodox Quote for October 22
“The cross is the path of freedom from the bonds of the world and the lust of the body…Every struggle against sin in order to preserve my freedom is...
Bible Readings for the Week of October 23
SUNDAY Luke 16:19-31 FAITH FROM THE FATHERS… *St. James Feast is today” ST. JAMES THE BROTHER OF THE LORD: “(14-24) What does it profit, my brethren, if someone...
Orthodox Quote for October 21
“We can say that youth ministry is about guiding and helping our youth so that their names may be written in the Book of It is in this...
Orthodox Quote for October 20
“Most biblical scholars and historians today still agree that these writings were far later than those of our New Testament. And yet, year after year, books are published on...
Orthodox Quote for October 19
“…the essence of almsgiving is in the proper state of the soul, without which almsgiving is not pleasing to God. And what is this state of soul? Giving alms...
Orthodox Quote for October 18
“When the labors and hardships of this age come to an end, and our debts, [that is] all our faults, have been forgiven, the entire people of the elect...
Orthodox Quote for October 17
“He does not prevent tribulations coming, but he is at hand when they come, making us tried and tested … providing greater encouragement from the assistance than the pain...
Bible Readings for the Week of October 17
Tuesday *( Genesis 31: Jacob flees Laban after God has blessed him with most of the offspring of Laban’s flocks) 25 So Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched...