life of faith – Page 9 – One Voice United

“As a royal guard or armor bearer stands in the king’s presence in constant readiness, so the soul must be … More

“I’m not cut out for being in the world. I’m made for the desert. In the desert, whatever you do, … More

orthodox-imperium: “God overcomes the order of nature wherever He wills. Likewise, he who wants to bear the Cross of Christ … More

monastic-imperium: “God overcomes the order of nature wherever He wills. Likewise, he who wants to bear the Cross of Christ … More

Macarius was once returning to his cell from the marsh carrying palm leaves. The devil met him by the way, … More

“A number of ascetic who disappeared into the desert achieved this purity, this perfection…They dissolved in tears before God…” – … More

grumpymatryoshka: “If one is not compassionate, he may sit for hours with the komboschini, and his prayer will have no … More

“Stories are long, too long; the moral is short – one word. You are that word, O Word of God. … More

“I accustomed myself not to leave my thoughts free in order to acquire purity of mind.” – Saint Porphyrios

“There ensues a spiritual combat not only against flesh and blood, but against the powers of darkness. This combat will … More