Saint John Chrysostom Today, January 27, we celebrate the translation of the relics of Saint John Chrysostom. To mark the occasion, we have translated part of a homily of his. What then is the virtue of us humans? Not riches, which make you fear poverty; nor health of body, Read more…
Abba Isaiah People who are humble, don’t have a tongue that makes observations about others who show neglect or who are living a casual life. They don’t have eyes that look out for failings in others, nor ears to listen to something that doesn’t benefit their soul. They aren’t Read more…
Saint Athanasius Although this text was written in the 4th century, it is relevant today in that it addresses opinions which are still in vogue. Even now, for example, there are some people who believe that the universe just sort of happened somehow. Saint Athanasius points out the difference between Read more…
Abba Dorotheos Excerpt from Instruction 1 What, then, is the cause and what’s the cure for this arrogant and disdainful behaviour? Listen to what the Lord says: ‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest [1] for your souls’ [Matth. 11, Read more…
Fr. Lev Gillet The day after Christmas is consecrated to the ‘synaxis of the Blessed Virgin Mary: all believers are invited to assemble in honour of her who made the Incarnation humanly possible. In the same way, the day after Epiphany (January 7) is consecrated to the ‘synaxis’ of Read more…
Fr. Lev Gillet* Epiphany was the first public manifestation of Christ. At the time of His birth, our Lord was revealed to a few privileged people. Today, all those who surround John, that is to say his own disciples and the crowd that has come to the banks of Read more…
Saint Efraim Katounakiotis People who praise others and reproach themselves have reached a measure of sanctity. If somebody distresses you and you ask them to make a prostration to you, you’ve got a problem. You’re quite wrong. Source: pemptousia.com
Saint Theophan the Recluse Health and sickness are both means of salvation, when we use them in the spirit of faith in the fact that God loves and provides for us. The same things are also means of perdition, however, when we approach them with the wrong attitude. So Read more…
Saint Nicholas Velimirovich Their mockery comes from a malicious heart; let your smile be without any badness. Mockery sits well with ignorance; a smile is more suited to knowledge. Through their mockery they’re increasing the value of your prayer before the eternal Judge. Because God is more enamored of Read more…
Saint Irenaeus of Lyons Why we were not made perfect from the beginning. (Saint Irenaeus ends the previous chapter, 37, by saying that God has arranged things in such a manner that we will be brought to perfection over time). But what if someone should say: ‘Could God not Read more…