Orthodox Quote for May 9
“One spiritual father whom we know always asks one question of the penitent in confession before giving absolution: ‘Are you at peace with everyone?’ If the answer is no...
Orthodox Quote for May 8
“As the magnet does not attract everything that approaches it, but only steel, so also God, though He draws near to all, only attracts those who are ready, and...
Orthodox Quote for May 7
“In the days of the early Church there was a tremendous amount of common ground between the schismatics and the Orthodox…A quick glance around at the Protestant denominations of...
Orthodox Quote for May 6
“Our prayers are fruitless, either because they are not fervent and persevering supplications, which proceed from the depth of our souls, and into which our whole soul is poured...
Orthodox Quote for May 5
“It is impossible for the human mind to grasp what I have seen not only with the eyes of my soul, but with my bodily eyes, too. I have...
Orthodox Quote for May 4
“Burdensome and laborious, brethren, is the journey through the desert of this world for those who seek the Heavenly city; but the promised land flows with milk and honey!...
Daily Devotional for May 4 – 10
Sunday **Readings this week for the ‘Imitation of Christ’ The beginning of all temptations to evil is instability of temper and want of trust in God; for even as...
Orthodox Quote for May 3
“Rejoice! And no one can take this joy away from us. It is about something infinitely more! It is about Christ’s victory over all evil in this world and...
Orthodox Quote for May 2
“Let us suffer together with Christ so that we may experience the true joy of His Resurrection! Let us endure everything so that we may reign with Him!” (St...
Orthodox Quote for May 1
“If we call upon His Name, God Himself comes to meet us. He shows the true path to those who believe in Him. No matter how deep the darkness...