The respect of Christians for the Mother of God was so great that they preserved what they could about Her life, what they could take note of concerning Her sayings and deeds, and they even passed down to us a description of Her outward appearance. According to Tradition, based on the words of Hieromartyrs Dionysius […]

The Mother of God is one flesh and blood, and one spirit with the Redeemer, as his Mother. So infinitely great, by the grace of God, was her merit, that she became the Mother of God Himself, giving Him immaculate and sacred flesh, nourishing Him with her milk, carrying Him in her arms, clothing Him, […]

It is not the constant thought of their own sins, but the vision of the holiness of God, that makes the saints aware of their own sinfulness. Met. Anthony Bloom, Living Prayer

What the Mother of God’s image gives us first of all is the image of a woman. Christ’s first gift to us, the first and most profound revelation of his teaching and call, is given to us in the image of a woman. Why is this so important? . The image of the Virgin Mary, […]

Every birth, every entrance of a new human being into the world, every life, is a miracle of miracles, a miracle that explodes all routine, for it marks the start of something unending, the start of a unique, unrepeatable human the beginning of a new person. And with each birth, the world is itself in […]

“Sweet life is not experienced by those who enjoy it in a worldly way, but rather by those who live spiritually and accept bitterness with joy, like a healing herb for the soul’s health, and eat only for their bodily preservation.” Elder Paisios of Mt. Athos

From Fr. Hopko’s  list of 55 Maxims for Life 11. Go to liturgical services regularly. 12. Go to confession and communion regularly. 13. Do not engage intrusive thoughts and feelings. Cut them off at the start. 14. Reveal all your thoughts and feelings regularly to a trusted person. 15. Read the scriptures regularly. 16. Read […]

“Without fear, a great love of God imperceptibly crosses over into pride; and, without love, a great fear of God leads to despair.” St. Nicholai of Zica

“Distress reminds the wise of God, but crushes those who forget Him.” St. Mark the Ascetic

“Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you.” St. Pachomius