May your entire soul cleave with love to the meaning of the prayer, so that your nous, your inner voice, and your will—these three components of your soul—become […]
Fight him
If your enemy brings you thoughts that are incongruous and objectionable and neglectful of your spiritual work, or anything else against the salvation of your soul and the […]
Council of Chalcedon 451
The Council of Chalcedon was a church council held from October 8 to November 1, 451 AD, at Chalcedon (a city of Bithynia in Asia Minor), on […]
When the Saints are deciding
On July 11, the miracle performed by Saint Euphemia is commemorated, when, during the time of byzantine emperors Marcianou and Pulcheria, two volumes were compiled containing the terms […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona- Illness
If the Lord Himself —the omnipotent and sinless One— carried a cross for the sake of man, for his salvation, how much more so do we sinners, […]
Abba Sisoes at the tomb of Alexander the Great
St. Sisoes was renowned for his wisdom, repentance, his faith in God and particularly for his humility. Through his labours, St Sisoes humbled himself immensely and God […]
The Grace of God Excludes No One
The Grace of God Excludes No One We have instances from Church history of many people “in the world” (not monastics, that is), who pleased God and became great. […]
The right time to speak
When I see a man angry and irritated, I pray that the Lord will give him peace and I don’t hear what he says. That’s why I don’t […]
In the Honor of the Holy Apostles
In honour of the Apostles, whose Synaxi we will celebrate on June 30, the day after our celebration of the great beacons of the Gospel, Sts. Peter and […]
Advice on Obedience
Concerning obedience the Lord said: “I came down from heaven to do not what I want, but what the Father who sent me wants.” “Whoever loves father or […]