Tag: orthodox

“How different would our world be if our main concern were to receive the fruits of the love of the … More

“There are times when our inward being seems to writhe like a worm fast on a hook.” – Barbara Dent, … More

“Finding the heart of God means finding all the people of God.” – Henri Nouwen, Lifesigns (photo: Sergei Supinsky)

“Living in the house of God is living in a state of constant ecstasy, in which we always experience the … More

“If you are a theologian, your prayer is pure. If your prayer is pure, then you are a theologian.” – … More

“As long as we remain afraid of each other we arm ourselves and lead defensive lives.” – Henri Nouwen, Lifesigns

“Do not presume to call God just, for what sort of justice is this – we sinned, yet He gave … More

“Much can be said without much being spoken.” – Henri Nouwen, The Way of the Heart

“The starting-point for the spiritual life is the struggle against the passions.” – Archimandrite Sophrony

“It is one thing to believe in God, and another to know Him.” – St. Silouan