When we’re in the grace of the Holy Spirit our prayer becomes pure. Let us pray continuously, even while lying on our bed, while we’re preparing for bed or while we’re resting.
– Elder Porphyrios (1906-1991)
Orthodox Wisdom Newsletter “God appointed the salvation of the world to His Son and not to us…. We must first look at our soul and if we can, let’s help five or six people around us.” ~ Elder Epiphanios (Theodoropoulos), Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit 🎥 Latest Video: Advice for Beginners – Archbishop Mark…
[The powers of darkness] are not fought with sweets and Turkish Delight, but with conduits of tears, with pain of the soul until death, with extreme humility and great patience, with unceasing painful prayer. – Elder Joseph the Hesychast (1898-1959)
“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)
Don’t hesitate [to come to confession]. Don’t be ashamed. Whatever you may have done, even the greatest of sins, the spiritual father has power from the Lord Christ Himself and from the Apostles to forgive you with his stole. – Elder Iakovos (Tsalikis) (1920-1991)
Pay no attention to things earthly and passing. Be concerned about the union of your soul with God. – Elder Amphilochios (Makris) of Patmos (1889-1970)
The enemy is found entrenched and fully armed at all three points which constitute man: soul, body and environment. He doesn’t miss any opportunity to pressure man and to test his faith. The devil, according to each circumstance, attacks and opposes our decisions. His main goal, however, is to hurt our faith and to humiliate…
