Tag: unity

orthodoxgladness: He who wishes to be saved suffers sorrow; and he who deviates from the way of salvation does not … More

“There are more who feel repentant than there are who turn their wheels onto a new way. I tell you: … More

“The more you draw near to God by doing his holy commandments, the more you recognize just how far you … More

“A contrite heart precedes the visitation of divine grace.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos (painting: … More

Poemen said, ‘Try, so far as you can, to wrong no man, and keep your heart pure towards everyone.’ – … More

“You can no longer be prideful after seeing and realizing your own sickness, which, it seems to you, if people … More

A hermit, who had an experienced disciple, once turned him out in a fit of irritation. The disciple sat down … More

When I had nothing left to give. No strength to raise my eyes. Then You said: Let us begin.

“For none of us is judged for what he knows not, and no one is called blessed because he has … More

“For only tears will enlighten your mind, illuminate your soul, arouse your heart, make you more fervent in the divine … More