The physical and mental passions
According to Saint Maximus the Confessor, the basic passion from which all passions, both physical and mental, originate and are born, is selfishness. This man is the one who […]
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Saints Athanasius and Cyril
Saints Athanasius and Cyril weren’t just anybody. They didn’t hold a position in Church in order to solve, let’s say, their personal or family problems. They believed in […]
Obedience
You obeyed, you go to heaven, you didn’t obey, even if you pray, you go to communion, you go to liturgy, you are destined for hell. Here’s Adam, here’s […]
The marks of God
God puts the mark of excellence on those who do good only because they desire to do God’s will. To those who do good, in order to […]
The movements of a pious person
Piety is the fear of God, shyness, spiritual sensitivity. The movements of the devout are subtle, careful. He always senses the presence of God, the angels, the […]
In the likeness of God
All men are created in the image of God. But “in the likeness of God “is only given to those who with much love have enslaved their […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. Humility
Humility is a wonderful virtue, which makes fragrant the one who has it. He who has humility also has obedience, love, patience, and every virtue. […]
Prayer make us strong and robust
As fire makes iron such that it cannot be touched, so frequent prayers make the mind more robust in the war of the enemy. Therefore, they try […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. Through Time to Eternity
Be careful, my child; do not let time pass fruitlessly and without improvement in your soul, for death comes like a thief. Woe to us if it […]
Overcoming temptation
In time of temptation do not leave your position; do not desert it; you should not show another’s fault; do not seek justice; but by keeping […]