Abstaining from the passions, let us crucify our flesh for the sake of the Lord: by our life in Christ, … More
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ordocarmelitarum: And they blindfolded him, and smote his face. And they asked him, saying: Prophesy, who is it that struck … More
orthodoxgladness: Like an enormous ocean, like great rivers and valleys, may the Lord grant us so much patience. The grace … More
Syncletica also said, ‘It is dangerous for a man to try teaching before he is trained in the good life. … More
orthodoxgladness: Every time you can help someone, just do it and rejoice that God answers someone’s prayers through you… The … More
“In our narrow cell beneath the earth among the meanest things of creation, when our very blanket of soil may … More
“In our narrow cell beneath the earth among the meanest things of creation, when our very blanket of soil may … More
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always … More
orthodoxgladness: To learn to speak well and without sin, you must learn to be silent. – Schema-monk Zosimas
wisdomoftheholyfathers: I have done so many things against my brothers and my sisters. I have sinned against them and, most … More
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