Orthodox Quote for June 18
“For the Christian ought to hold feasts, not for months, nor new moons, nor Lord’s days, but continually through life to conduct a feast befitting him. What is the...
Orthodox Quote for June 17
“Remembering the constant blessings of God, we must always and for everything glorify His holy name, and this gratitude to the Lord should be expressed in offering a prayer...
Orthodox Quote for June 16
“But it is mainly the deeds of a love so noble that lead many to put a brand upon us. “See,” they say, “how they love one another,” for...
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...