On Prayer

17 June2026

 

Whether, therefore, we receive what we ask for, or do not receive it, let us still continue steadfast in prayer. For to fail in obtaining the desires of our heart, when God so wills it, is not worse than to receive it; for we know not as He does, what is profitable to us.

 

        Saint John Chrysostom

The Body of Christ

7 June2026

 

If you want to help the Church, it is better to try to correct yourself, rather than be looking to correct others. If you manage to correct yourself, one small part of the Church is immediately corrected. Naturally, if everyone did the same, the body of the Church would be in good health.”

 

        Elder Paisios of Mount Athos

Death

1 June2026

 

Death is not scary for those who wait on the Lord. Scary is the one who lives as if there is no eternity.

 

        St. Theophan the Recluse 

Anima Christi

22 May 2026

 

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

On Lens

18 May 2026

 

Love forgives many mistakes, while hatred imagines mistakes even where they do not exist.

 

        St. John Chrysostom

Holy Scripture

12 May 2026

 

Let the inspired Scriptures then be our umpire, and the vote of truth will surely be given to those whose dogmas are found to agree with the Divine words.

 

        John Chrysostom

Life's Lessons

8 May 2026

 

If you are an ardent reader, seek not brilliant and erudite texts; otherwise the demon of haughtiness will strike your heart. But like a wise bee that gathers honey from flowers, so also through your reading obtain healing for your soul.

 

        Ephrem the Syrian