Be Reconciled

20 November 2025

 

We are often indifferent to our brethren who are distressed or upset, on the grounds that they are in this state through no fault of ours. The Doctor of souls, however, wishing to root out the soul's excuses from the heart, tells us to leave our gift and to be reconciled not only if we happen to be upset by our brother, but also if he is upset by us, whether justly or unjustly; only when we have healed the breach through our apology should we offer our gift.

 

        St. John Cassian

Living Rightly in Faith

19 November 2025

 

At the time of judgment, those who have lived rightly will be rewarded with eternal blessings, not on the basis of human opinion, but in accordance with the true nature of their life. May all of us attain these blessings through the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

        Saint Neilos the Ascetic

Time and Salvation

17 November 2025

 

Everyone is born at the time that is best suited for his salvation.

 

        St. Ambrose of Optina

Our Soul

12 November 2025

 

When people are empty of Christ, a thousand and one other things come and fill them up: jealousies, hatreds, boredom, melancholy, resentment, a worldly outlook, worldly pleasures. Try to fill your soul with Christ so that it’s not empty.

        St. Porphyrios

Guard Your Heart

11 November 2025

 

Be sure to guard in your heart the joy of the Holy Spirit, and do not allow the evil one to pour out his bitterness. Beware! Beware, lest the Paradise that exists in you turns into hell.

 

        St Nectarios of Aegina

On Prayer

9 November 2025

 

You can set up an altar to God in your minds, by means of prayer. And so it is fitting, to pray at your trade, on a journey, standing at a counter or sitting at your handcraft.

 

        St John Chrysostom

On Death

5 November 2025

 

Even death is afraid to approach the one who fears God, and then only comes to him when told to separate his soul from his body.

 

        Saint Ephraim the Syrian