Daily Devotional for June 16 – 22
Sunday Luke 24:36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37 But they were terrified and frightened,...
Orthodox Quote for June 15
“Christianity is not a spectator sport. Hearing sermons or teachings, listening to the readings, attending Bible studies, are never ends in themselves. The Word of God becomes active when...
Orthodox Quote for June 14
“…do we spend much time examining our own conscience even before confession? Perhaps a few minutes, and once a year at that. Casting a cursory glance at our soul,...
Orthodox Quote for June 13
“So much that is put in front of us is so rich, and yet we don’t slow down our hearts enough and our minds enough to take delight in...
Orthodox Quote for June 11
“He chastens us a little in order to keep us humble, for He knows how easily our weak human nature changes, how easily it turns towards evil. He treats...
Orthodox Quote for June 10
“In reality, self-compulsion is the very basis of prayer. Clearly, prayer without desire does not come close to a sincere and voluntary appeal to God. However, it is useful...
Orthodox Quote for June 9
“The man determined to lead a spiritual life must understand that he is sick, that his thoughts are in error, that his will is more inclined to evil than...
Daily Devotional for June 9 – 15
Sunday Luke 24 13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of...
Orthodox Quote for June 12
“Anyone who can say that they have no sins is surely insensitive and blind to the reality of their lives. In the end we do ourselves no favors if...
Orthodox Quote for June 8
“…the Prayer cultivates and opens horizons within the realm of our mind, rendering our spiritual heart a temple of God, but also because it provides us with the reason...