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 »
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 »
Do not be careless. Pray as much as you can - more frequently and more fervantly. Prod yourself - force yourself to do so, for the Kingdom of God is taken by force. You will... 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 »
"What joy is ours that the Lord not only forgives our sins ,but allows the soul to know Him, so soon as she humbles herself. The poorest wretch can humble himself and know God in... 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 »
Richness comes from God, not from our money. Every beauty comes from God, not from any human aspect. The unity of God the Father and Jesus Christ is a perfect unity, and this perfect unity... More »