“How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment.” St. John Chrysostom

Where ever Christ is, there is Paradise. Elder Paisios

“Reverence with all the powers of your soul all the sacraments, and say to yourself in respect to every sacrament before the celebration or the communion of it: ‘This is God’s mystery. I myself am only the unworthy witness or partaker of it.’” St. John of Kronstadt

A man becomes spiritual insofar as he lives a spiritual life. He begins to see God in all things, to see His power and might in every manifestation. Always and everywhere he sees himself abiding in God and dependent on God for all things. But insofar as a man lives a bodily life, so much […]

Watch yourself continually, that spiritual life and wisdom may not dry up wthin you. Think often upon what you read or sing, or hear, in church or sometimes at home. Live as the saints lived, by their prayers, wisdom and virtues; in meekness, humility and gentleness, not sparing yourself, your rest, ease and enjoyment, for […]

“We must learn to treat all situations in the same manner, not knuckling under to our desires, but keeping a tight rein on them, directing them to the one primary aim: to stay within the will of God and to do His will. If we do that, our desires will turn around, becoming good and […]

Let the world have its own blind heroes, whose glory fades and can give nothing lasting to humanity-we have our own, even in these latter times, who shine with an immortal glory and lead our souls to heaven… Hieromonk Seraphim Rose

Remove your “I” from everything you do. The person who leaves his “I” rises above the earth, moves in another atmosphere. As long as he remains inside himself he cannot become a heavenly being. Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain.

The spirit of lukewarmness reigns. There’s no manliness at all! We’ve been spoiled for good! How does God still tolerate us? Today’s generation is the generation of indifference. There are no warriors The majority are fit only for parades. Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain

Do not lose your temper with those who sin. Do not have a passion for noticing every sin in your neighbor and judging it, as we usually do. Everyone will give an answer for himself before God. Especially, do not look with evil intention on the sins of those older than you, with whom you […]