Archpriest Pavel Gumerov
St. Theophan advises putting up a shield at the very entrance to the soul after exorcising evil thoughts and not letting them back in: “And to this end, hasten to establish convictions in the soul that are opposite to those upon which the disturbing thought rests.”
Fr. James Guirguis
The Life of Jesus is marked, even defined by his willingness and ability to grant life to all who come to him with a humble heart.
Hieromonk Athanasius (Deryugin)
In today’s Gospel reading, we see two reasons—two conditions necessary for the Lord to heal a sick person.
Priest Pavel Chekhranov
And the whole tragedy of the pursuing Pharoah, especially in these circumstances, was felt in our hearts more acutely than ever before—the White Sea with its white, icy covering, the floor beams on which we stood as on a choir loft, the fear of being discovered by the watch. But despite all this our hearts were breathing joy, because we were celebrating the Paschal service against the strict orders of the commandant.
In the destroyed and lifeless Stalingrad, Ivan Pavlov made a vow—that if he returned alive, he would study to become a priest and serve God.
Why do we repent if the Lord already knows all our sins? Yes, He knows, but He wants us to acknowledge them.
Archpriest Victor Vasilievich
The wounds of Christ brought more blessing to the world than all the power of the Roman Caesars.
Metropolitan Serafim (Joanta)
The Resurrection of Christ is the fundamental message of Christianity.
What is the expression of moral law in different religious systems? How universal is it, and how does it differ from Christian morality? Why is it that sometimes those who have embraced Orthodoxy seem more immoral than unbelievers or followers of other faiths? All these questions are addressed in the writings of St. Nikolai of Serbia (Velimirović).
Gevorg Kazaryan
When the bandits saw the image, they were horrified— it was the very “novice” who had let them in! Yes, it was he who had opened the door!
Seraphim Schwab
I thanked Fr. Seraphim, because I knew my answer was to continue to throw myself where the holy oil could saturate my bones and heal my broken heart and mind.
Natalia Ershova
St. Spyridon of Tremithus continued tending sheep even after becoming a bishop, and St. Seraphim of Sarov grew potatoes, onions and beets. The summer cottage season is approaching, and for many it is the time of gardening and landscaping. What did some saints and ascetics of piety grow?
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
It is not your beliefs or even deep conviction that can overcome the fear of death and shame; only love can make you faithful to the end, without limits, and unconditionally.
Irina Krikheli
After anointing the child’s chest with prayer, she was astonished to find that the cough had gone away completely.
Schema-Archimandrite Kyrik of Mt. Athos
Death is the end of everything! Every man must remember it.
Don’t begin any undertaking, even one seemingly small and insignificant, until you call on God to help you bring it to fruition.
Maria Vasic
Recently, Kosovo Serbs were stunned—this time from joy. The tiny town of Orahovac in southern Kosovo and Metohija was inundated with hundreds of pilgrims who arrived there in a single day.
Elena Detinina
Many people from other cities, towns and villages flocked to Monk Paisiy, a “fool-for-Christ’s sake”. People turned to him for help because he had already become famous for his clairvoyance and spiritual help to all those in need.
Nadezhda Vashchina
My face was wet with tears. There were no more words to say. Fr. Sebastian was silent for a while, then for the first time he looked into my eyes and said softly and distinctly, “To God all are alive.”
Fr. Lawrence Farley
This is the desire of every loving heart, the inevitable response of the Christian at the death of their loved ones.
