Orthodox Quote for September 14
“…the fire of Pentecost, ‘the grace of the Holy Spirit, is handed down through all generations and enlightens all who obey their spiritual shepherds and teachers,’ the heirs to...
Orthodox Quote for September 13
“We read the Bible personally, but not as isolated individuals. We read as the members of a family, the family of the Orthodox Catholic Church. When reading Scripture, we...
Orthodox Quote for September 22
“Money is easily spent; counsels can never be exhausted. They only grow the stronger 22by constant use… the offer of advice and active help, the more there are to...
Orthodox Quote for September 12
“Sometimes a thought comes to me, but I do not dwell on it. For example, the wine for the Liturgy is almost gone and I need to get more....
Orthodox Quote for September 11
“Repentance signifies regret, change of mind. The distinguishing marks of repentance are contrition, tears, aversion towards sin, and love of the good.” (St Nectarios of Aegina, quote from ‘Writings...
Orthodox Quote for September 10
“It’s necessary to believe not only in the existence of God the Creator and in the salvation given us through Jesus Christ, but we must also believe unwaveringly, in...
Orthodox Quote for September 9
“He calls blessed even those who mourn. Their sorrow is of a special kind. He did not designate them simply as sad but as intensely grieving. Therefore he did...
Orthodox Quote for September 8
“Why are we so confused, divided, desperate? Because we do not believe in these basic words that the Lord has told us, we do not hear them, we do...
Daily Devotional for September 8 – 14
Sunday **This week wisdom from Orthodox Elders “We should regard Christ as our friend. He is our friend. He asserts that this Himself when He says you are my...
Orthodox Quote for September 7
“I thank God for it all! I am nothing without Him.” (Sergei Bovrosky, Russian hockey player’s comments after victory)