“Flee fornication” and every other carnal sin, for man must never become a slave to his passions, a plaything of his appetites. “I can try everything, but not everything […]
The Panagia’s heart is open
A mother can be tricked into doing something that her child can do but doesn’t want to; God, however, will never be tricked. We complain, as we see our […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. What judgment will be for us !
How frightening is the question of where each person’s soul will end up! Oh, how much do forgetfulness and indolence lead us astray and me, first! If we […]
Annunciation of the Theotokos
The Lord wishes to come to our hearts through the Holy Spirit. And for this miracle to happen, He always expects us to respond just like the Virgin […]
Αrticles from selected categories
Do not allow your sorrow to lead you
Has some temptation happened to you, some tribulation on the part of your brother, and did your sorrow lead you to hatred? Be not overcome by hatred but overcome […]
The Grace of God
We frequently hear from Christians: ‘Τhe first years that I believed in Christ and I took things with zeal, what joys, what enthusiasm I had, what won- derful experiences! […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. Who is perfect?
Each person must bear the weaknesses of others. Who is perfect? Who can boast that he has kept his heart undefiled? Hence, we are all sick, and whoever […]
Distance does not affect the sound of the soul
There is an invisible life, the life of the soul. This is very powerful and can influence the other person, even if we are separated by miles. This is […]
How Christ is the one who acts within us
‘Whosoever remains in Me and I in them bears much fruit.’ The Panaghia, like no one else, lived this truth. She was above all the one who remained in […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. Be silent!
My child, be silent, humble, obedient till death; be ready to sacrifice yourself by cutting off your will, even if it seems like a real martyrdom—this is what self-denial […]
