Orthodox Quote for July 18
“One of the characteristics of candles is that they consume themselves until there is nothing remaining. This too is a profitable reminder for us—not only as symbolizing the Saints...
Orthodox Quote for July 17
“Especially for us, priests and monks, it is very important not to be political at all, because we offer our sacrifice to God, the Holy Liturgy, for the whole...
Orthodox Quote for July 16
“God gives us free will, either to do His will or to do our own, self-centered will. When we refuse to forgive others, we establish a wall between a forgiving...
Daily Devotional for July 16 – 22
Sunday Wisdom of Solomon 17: 1For great are thy judgments, and cannot be expressed: therefore unnurtured souls have erred. 2For when unrighteous men thought to oppress the holy nation; they...
Orthodox Quote for June 15
“If you do not feel pity for the sinner destined to suffer the pains of hellfire, it means that the grace of the Holy Spirit is not in you,...
Orthodox Quote for July 14
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. First He lays down humility as a foundation. Since Adam fell through pride, Christ raises us...
Orthodox Quote for July 13
“We may have felt that our faith was strong and could take us through any storm, but then we are blind-sided by something too big: the unexpected loss of...
Orthodox Quote for July 12
“We need to pass on the values of the Orthodox faith in the family and the community, to profess the true faith in the face of many errors that...
Orthodox Quote for July 11
“…the sly enemy of our soul does not remain inactive; nothing escapes his notice. For this scoundrel knows the inestimable value of time and endeavors through vain cares and...
Orthodox Quote for July 10
“When you accuse someone of being judgmental, you’re doing the same thing. Practice at all times compassion for those you disagree with. Try to understand their reasoning, which is...