Some people told me that they are scandalized because they see a lot of things wrong with the Church, and I told them: If you ask a fly: “Are […]
Category: Saints and Elders – Counsels
Pray for your sins
Pray to God to forgive your sins. And God, because you ask him in honesty and humility, will forgive your sins and will give you health in your […]
Sayings of Saint Paisios
“The devil fell because of his pride. A dreadful thing! He was the chief Angel, and became an enemy of God, and of man. There is no one, […]
For your brother
Do not consider your brother, who until yesterday was spiritual and virtuous, evil and wicked because of the hatred towards him which was created today by the influence […]
Advise on Discernment
Concerning discernment the Lord said: “Beware of false prophets and false teachers, who come dressed as sheep…”. And, “Into the kingdom of God shall not enter he who […]
Advice on Praying
Concerning calm and unceasing prayer the Lord said: “Take good care not to indulge in drunkenness and worldly cares.” ‘Stay awake and pray, lest temptation overcome you.’ “What […]
Advice on Praying
Concerning calm and unceasing prayer the Lord said: “Take good care not to indulge in drunkenness and worldly cares.” “Stay awake and pray, lest temptation overcome you.” “What […]
Advice on Obedience
Concerning obedience the Lord said: “came down from heaven to do not what I want, but what the Father who sent me wants.” “Whoever loves father or mother […]
Regarding prayer – Elder Efraim of Arizona
Cry out the prayer without ceasing. May God grant you a blessed beginning! May it not abandon you, or rather, may you not abandon the prayer—the life of the soul, […]
Advice on Humility
Concerning humility the Lord said: “When you do all that God commands you, say that we are unworthy servants”:, “That which appears among men as worthy of honor, […]