“The paradox of the Gospel is this: through the suffering of the cross there emerges life and joy.” – Kyriacos … 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

Amoun of Nitria came to Antony, and said to him, ‘I see that I have more to suffer than you; … More

“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More

A brother asked a hermit, ‘Suppose there are two monks: one stays quietly in his cell, fasting for six days … More

“According to the amount of sweetness with which you are sweetened by the divine wonders of your Christ, so much … More

“The more you draw near to God by doing his holy commandments, the more you recognize just how far you … More

There is more to learn from a five-year-old child speaking the words of God than in the many pithy sayings … More

“A contrite heart precedes the visitation of divine grace.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos (painting: … More