Tag: orthodox

“For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and the chains of wickedness.” – Acts 8:23 What … More

“For those who leave everything for God receive everything back from Him, but in a different way.” – Catherine Doherty, … More

“But a still higher thing is a simple waiting on God’s will, for it willingly awaits and accepts a will … More

“Because I have given my life to God without reservation, I must agree with the way he runs it.” – … More

“In solitude we realize that nothing human is alien to us, that the roots of all conflict, war, injustice, cruelty, … More

“There is but one tragedy: not to be a saint.” – Catherine Doherty, Poustinia

“When we are filled with God’s merciful presence, we can do nothing other than minister because our whole being witnesses … More

“Once the abbot Macarius, after he had given the benediction to the brethren in the church at Scete, said to … More

“It is more serious to lose hope than to sin.” – St. John of Karpathos

“Only in the context of grace can we face our sin; only in the place of healing do we dare … More