OrthodoxyLifeLent Contemplations : Pray for the Ukrainian PeopleIn this time of Lent, we must abstain and leave behind our old ways to grow closer to Christ, to train well for the marathon, leading up…Mar 9, 2022Mar 9, 2022
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OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 3A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.Mar 2, 2022Mar 2, 2022
OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 2Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together…Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022
OrthodoxyLifeinThe Book of PsalmsPsalm 1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but…Feb 28, 2022Feb 28, 2022
OrthodoxyLifeinPillars of TruthHoly Icons and the “Anti-Icons”I feel the need to address Icons, since so many people are harsh in their criticisms towards icons and they are so radically opposed to…Nov 23, 2021Nov 23, 2021
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #7 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)IF we work to correct ourselves and look more intently towards our inner activity rather than our external, giving precedence to divine…Aug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #6 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)WHEN someone takes seriously the struggle that must be carried out in this life, there is a divine flame in him. If this divine flame is…Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
OrthodoxyLifeinSand of SaintsSpiritual Insight #5 — St. Paisios of Mt. Athos (23 Insights in 23 Days)ELDER, sacrifice gives us joy. — Oh, what joy it brings! Nowadays people don’t savour this joy of sacrifice, that this is why they are…Jun 18, 2021Jun 18, 2021
