Orthodox Quote for August 9
“The laver is called illumination because the minds of those who learn these things are #8221; (Justin Martyr, on baptism sited by St John Chrysostom)
Orthodox Quote for August 8
“Raising children in the faith and in the knowledge necessary for life, which forms them as future citizens of the earthly homeland, but also as a possible future citizen...
Orthodox Quote for August 7
“…through setbacks of this kind He restrains the presumption that we tend to feel because of our advance in the knowledge of God. Trials and temptations are the reins...
Orthodox Quote for August 6
“Why are some life-weary ? Because they cannot find a subject which can occupy every side of their nature and wholly satisfy them. There is but one such subject: God and His decrees and...
Orthodox Quote for August 5
“The first step towards humility is fear of God and remembrance of Him in all things that we do. Secondly, the struggler must not love to do his own...
Orthodox Quote for August 4
“Do not shift everything off on the clergy; you can do much yourselves, you know each other better than we do.” (St. John Chrysostom, Homily 30)
Daily Devotional for August 4 – 10
Sunday Continuing with the Old Testament highlights this week… Genesis: the Flood continued: And after that forty days were passed, Noe, opening the window of the ark, sent forth a...
Orthodox Quote for August 3
“…soon after an occasion of becoming angry I am reminded of what it would be like if Christ were to return for me now. The anger always leaves at...
Orthodox Quote for August 2
“…do not cease crying out the name of Christ. At every breath meditate on His divine name. Even if your mind wanders don’t worry, because this continuous meditation and...
Orthodox Quote for August 1
“Spiritual life is an unending, never-abating war with the enemies of our salvation. Never let your soul fall asleep. Your spirit should always be alert. In this battle you...