“Most people are like a shaving of wood which is curled round its central emptiness.” – Theophan the Recluse

“If God wants it, anything can happen.” – St. Porphyrios

“God helps us when there is no one else to help. God is there at the point of greatest tension, … More

I need His grace

simplyorthodox: There is nothing on earth that I need, except that which is most essential. What do I need, what … More

“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that … More

“Thus by what seems His utter poverty and weakness on the cross He overturns the pomp and parade of idols, … More

“Our aim is not to condemn evil, but to correct it. With condemnation, a man can be lost, with understanding … More

“If you do not die first, you will have time to do it. If you die before it is done, … More

“A bad thought cannot be hidden.” – St. Porphyrios

“Whatever man’s heart enjoys, that it desires, and it is the slave of whomever it serves.” – The Watchful Mind, … More