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Remarkable Story of an Appearance of St. Herman
I recently discovered this on a friend’s Facebook page and thought it worth sharing. This took place at Holy Resurrection church in Claremont, NH: “Sometime ago, we invited a local “tree surgeon”, Leo M., to cut down a couple of dead trees in the back of the church property. He came and worked with his…
“There is an electric generator, and in the room is a lamp…”
There is an electric generator, and in the room is a lamp. If, however, we don’t flip the switch, we will remain in darkness. Similarly, there is Christ and there is our soul. If, however, we don’t flip the switch of prayer, our soul will not see the light of Christ and will remain in…
Forgive Us…A Blessed Lent to One and All!
In the spirit of the Lenten struggle, we offer another quote from Elder Amphilochios of Patmos: “In the hour in which we are tempted we must be patient and pray. Temptation is a clever craftsman. He is able to make small things loom large. Temptation disquiets, saddens and creates external battles. He knows many arts….
Spiritual battles must bear the stamp of honest love and humility…
“Spiritual battles must bear the stamp of honest love and humility. Only he who bears this stamp doesn’t notice the difficulties of this life, nor the villainy of satan, nor the animosity that his minions show.” – Elder Amphilochios (Makris) of Patmos (1889-1970)
“When you pray, make prostrations; even if this tires you…”
When you pray, make prostrations; even if this tires you. Prayer that is accompanied by voluntary sacrifice becomes more pleasing to God and is more effective. – Elder Porphyrios (1906-1991)
“[Worship] is the goal of life…”
“[Worship] is the goal of life, and, if we reach it, we do not need anything else to attain the sought for joy.” —Saint Nicholas Kavasilas, On the Life in Christ