Elder Efraim Vatopaidinos I think that, if young people today are to ‘come to their senses’, they’ll have to come to know the message of the Gospel. Then the attraction exercised by the passions will wane before the attraction, the sweetness of the inner spiritual life. And when we Read more…
Saint Nicholas Velimirovich Don’t ask, man of God, where the present crisis comes from and what it means. Who am I that you should ask me about such a great mystery? Saint Gregory the Theologian says, ‘Speak when you have something better than silence’. But, although I think that Read more…
Saint Joseph the Hesychast When you don’t sin, don’t lie, don’t judge, and don’t think badly of your neighbor, then you have fear of God. Then you’re wise and understand God. You don’t sin, so as not to sadden him. This is the vision of God and God, who Read more…
Saint Isaac the Syrian Those who fear sin will tread the dangerous path of life without stumbling. And if they begin to see darkness within them or ahead of them they’ll see gladsome light. When people fear sin, the Lord guards their steps and when they slip into sin, Read more…
Elder Iosif Vatopaidinos ‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth’ (Jn. 1, 14). ‘In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, Read more…
Saint Theophan the Recluse At one time or another, everyone has doubts about the faith. These can easily be dismissed, however, by opposing thoughts which reveal the truth about the divine revelation regarding both the cosmos and humankind: the order and harmony of the universe, the miracle of life, Read more…
Saint John of Kronstadt The most important thing in life is zealously to ensure that you have mutual love with other people and that you don’t judge them. Each person will give an account before God, regarding themselves. You will have to answer for yourself, for your own actions. Read more…
Saint John Chrysostom Jesus Christ was called human, he was called the son of man, he was called the way, he was called a rock… Why was he called the way? To teach you that we ascend to the Father by him. Why was he called a rock? To Read more…
Saint Theophan the Recluse Coldness May the grace of God be with you. You write: ‘My prayer is somewhat cold and weak’. The coldness and weakness aren’t in the prayer, but in the person praying. Try to pray as you should and your prayer will go better. If a Read more…
Saint Joseph the Hesychast Constantly say ‘Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me’ with your tongue and your mind. When the tongue tires, start with the mind. Then, when the mind becomes burdened, the tongue. Just don’t stop. When you’re at prayer keep control of your mind and don’t Read more…