Tag: orthodox

“One works for what one worships.” – St. Porphyrios (painting: Worship of Mammon, Evelyn De Morgan)

“We do what the soldiers did during the Passion. We would love to cover Christ’s eyes, to be able to … More

“Today, people ask to be loved and that is why they are disappointed. The right thing to do is not … More

When I finally looked inside myself, I found what I already knew was there. Each day when I felt the … More

“Everything spiritual and mystical is indescribable.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos

stkatherine: “Don’t wage your Christian struggle with sermons and arguments, but with true love.” — St. Porphyrios There is a … More

“Pray without anxiety, calmly, with faith in God’s Love and Providence. Don’t get tired of praying.” – St. Porphyrios

“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

“Repentance brings humility; humility will bring grace from God, because grace always goes to the humble, of necessity.” – St. … More