Before your school day starts, do you ever have any special announcements at the beginning of the day? You might hear some announcements about things that are coming up, things you need to know, things you need to keep in mind throughout the day. In our Church, we also hear some special Read more
Saint Paisios the Athonite We should put question marks against speculations – Elder, what helps to dismiss speculation? – Everything’s always the way you see it. Always put a question mark against every one of your thoughts, because you usually see everything in a bad light. Do the same Read more
Metropolitan Nikolaos (Hatzinikolaou) of Mesogaia and Lavreotiki In the Gospel readings, we often come across the Apostles invoking the authenticity of their personal witness in order to be convincing: ‘which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have Read more
Jesus said to His Disciples, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so Read more
The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are Read more
Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou We thank Thee, O Christ our God, for that Thou hast given the place of this Monastery to Thy servant, our holy Elder Sophrony, as a refuge, as a comfort, unto sanctification, as an indestructible link with the communion of all Thy Saints and a wondrous Read more
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His call, and may fulfill every good resolve and work of faith by His power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to Read more
Saint Porfyrios Kavsolkalyvitis […] Our religion is love, it’s burning love, it’s excitement, it’s madness, it’s longing for God. It’s all of this, within us. Our soul demands that we make these things our own. For lots of people, though, religion’s a struggle, a worry and an anxiety. This Read more
Have you ever tried to hide a light? Maybe you tried to hide a flashlight under your covers so you could read in bed. Did you get caught? In the Gospel reading, we hear what Jesus once told His disciples. “You are the light of the world…Let your light so Read more
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed on and triumph, as it did among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from evil. Read more
Where there is no guidance, a people falls; but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 Training wheels Not all help comes through prayer. Some comes through conversation. Friends help friends talk through problems and solve dilemmas. Sometimes, however, conversation with friends about challenges might not be helpful. Because friends sometimes Read more
George Mantzarides, Professor Emeritus of the Theological School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki July 12, the Feast of Saint Païsios People weren’t made to stay where they are. They were made to become what they aren’t. Our majesty isn’t to be found in the present or the past, Read more