Afflictions
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
An Old Farmer's Advice: * Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. * * Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.* * Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.* * A... More »
Everyday Spirituality: Angels 101, Part Two A SHORT COURSE ON THE NATURE AND MINISTRY OF ANGELS Tina Gilson Continued from July 22 Dominions, Virtues, and Powers The second hierarchy or middle order of angels also... More »
"Be ashamed when you sin, don't be ashamed when you repent [To r epent means to have a change of heart and mind. It is not simply a feeling of sorrow ,but a psycho/spiritual growth... More »