The renewing of mind
It is in the renewing of the mind, and peace of the thoughts, and love and heavenly attachment for the Lord, that the new creation - the Christian - is distinguished from all the men... More »
It is in the renewing of the mind, and peace of the thoughts, and love and heavenly attachment for the Lord, that the new creation - the Christian - is distinguished from all the men... More »
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Afflictions bring blessings to men; self-esteem and sensual pleasure, evil. To accept an affiction for God's sake is a genuine act of holiness; for true love is tested by adversities. Without affiction, virtue has not... More »
Christ is our hope, our cleansing and santification, our resurrection, life and repose. He alone is what we all need, and therefore, the Orthodox Church constantaly pronounces these words aloud so that we may hear... More »
Arise my soul, and review your deeds which have preceeded from you. Scrutinize them closely, and shed the rain of your tears, declaring openly to Christ your thoughts and deeds, so that you may be... More »
"Continually forgive others. Forgive AT ONCE, not one second latter, not one half second later, because if you hesitate to forgive, jealousy comes in the door, then hatred and envy. Forgive instantly as Christ forgives... More »
Patience, forgiveness and joy are the three greatest characteristics of divine love. They are characteristics of all real love - if there is such a thing as real love outside of divine love. Without these... More »
"Our Father awaits us with great zeal and desire, and with love He will see us returning from afar, and He will look upon us with compassionate eyes, and we shall be dear to Him,... More »
"If we do not see the beauty of God in this life then we will never see it in the next life. We must see the glory of God in the smallest flower." Gerontissa Makrina... More »
Sin, first and foremost, is the cause of every damage in this world. The evil one is the master of this sin, the master of this damage, but we have the Lord Jesus Christ, the... More »