My child, do not forget that we are in this world only temporarily and that our life dangles by a thread and that all the desirable...

Any Orthodox Christian who does even the least bit of spiritual reading will come across the Slavic word “podvig.” While this word can be...

In his own words, he admits his mistakes, his misfortune and his miscalculations. And yet, he does not repent. He will not repent. He...

Saint John Chrysostom writes to Saint Olympia about how to combat depression during sickness. "What, therefore, do I say and write? ...

We encounter in Christian history, any number of holy people, faced with their own illnesses or the illnesses of those in their care, who...

My will. Your will. God's Will. In general, do not become irritated when anything is not done in accordance with your will, but learn...

Immanuel. God is with us. Wonderful Counselor. Lord of Life. Lord of All. Prince of Peace. Mighty God - Immanuel. St. Afanasy...

Terrible is the approach of death to people who are passionate, sinful and weak, who have not tried to live blamelessly in this vain...

It is clear that healing itself, while resulting from natural processes, actually comes from God. Dr. Jean-Claude Larchet St. Theophilus...

1. interjection: used to express grief, regret or distress 1. noun: a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief...

There is no greater evil than egotism. It gives birth to all temptations and troubles, and woe to whomever it entangles - it will deform...

If you wish, you can be a slave of the passions, and if you wish, you can remain free, and choose not to submit to their soul crushing...

Blessed is he, who like a courageous warrior defending heavenly treasures, preserves his soul and body without reproach in the Lord. Holy...

Everyone has a cross to carry. Elder Ephraim of Katounakia Every single person has a cross to carry. Why? Since the leader of our...

Do not resent. Do not react. Keep inner stillness. These three spiritual principles, or disciplines, are really a summation of the...

When you are forgotten, or neglected and you don't hurt with the insult, but your heart is happy - that is dying to self. Orthodox Africa...

Then don't expect to ascend. Whoever does not endure sufferings should not expect grace from Him. Elder Joseph the Hesychast When can...

Even if we are bedridden, we are to continue the struggle against the passions, producing fruits worthy of repentance. This work of...

I have no fear. Because I have given myself to Him, because I have surrendered myself to Him, I have no fear. I’m on my way to heaven....

Is God absent or present? Is He near at hand, or remote and withdrawn? It’s a matter of how you look at it. Elder Aimilianos of...