“My heart is torn apart…” It tears me apart, every time I speak with a person in pain. My heart is crushed, in a good sense. I […]
Category: Spiritual Life
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 3
Some quotes on the prayer “Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me” from our Holy Fathers. In the First Epistle to the Thessalonians the Apostle Paul says “pray […]
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 2
In maintaining a consistent number of prayers as part of such a daily rule, a prayer rope can be quite helpful. With the prayer rope, you can offer […]
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 1
“Comboschini” is a Greek word for a string of knots used for praying. In Russian it is called “chotki” Meditations of a Monk of the Holy Mountain Athos […]
Sait Paisios’s advice about Jesus prayer and the prayer rope
Geronda … Why should we use the koboskini ( the prayer rope) ?? What is it all about ? The koboskini ( the prayer rope) is a legacy, […]
15th Sunday of Luke, Zacchaeus Sunday
(Luke 19, 1-10) Let us throw off the “riches” of our passions Many people follow Christ, but remain in situations which prevent them from passing certain boundaries […]
The mystery of pain in the Orthodox Faith
ARE YOU IN PAIN? Looking deeply into The mystery of pain A lot of pain, but also a lot of grace from God. A lot of pain, but […]
12th Sunday of Luke The Ten Lepers
(Luke. 17, 12-19) The Lord is beneficial to all Can anyone say that he doesn’t suffer? That he doesn’t feel pain in this world? Which human being doesn’t feel as […]
Sunday after Theophany
(Matt. 4, 12-17, Eph. 4, 7-13) Repentance means a change of mindset “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” Man, and even the very best […]
Conversation between Abba Macarios and an Angel of the Lord
One day Abba Macarios was walking in the desert. Behind him walked an Angel of the Lord, who said to him: ‘‘Your blessing holy Father.’’ Abba Macarios took […]