Elder Efraim of Arizona- Illness- † Ascesis
I pray that you will get fully well. What can we do? The Lord chastens us so that we may have an eternal reward. […]
Author: Helen Kotsaridou
Posts by Helen Kotsaridou
What you do not like, do not do to another
One of the Elders used to say: “What you do not like, do not do to another. Are you averse to someone saying words against you? Don't speak […]
Christ himself is testing us
St. Nicholas of Planas used to go to the homes of Christians who called upon him for a blessing. One time he was in […]
He does not interfere
When, in a fit of wild selfishness, we question God’s holy will and try to act contrary to it, He does not intervene to cut off our will. […]
It’s a great fallacy
Those who see a human romantically and externally shift the evil from the persons to society, which is why they preach that the improvement of society will […]
Spiritual messages
This love leads One does God’s will for fear of punishment. This person is still a total novice. He does not strive for good itself, but because he […]
There is always something to give
No one can say,” I am poor and have nothing to give”. For even if you cannot give, as those rich men who put their gifts forward, give two […]
Without a second glance
People travel to admire the high mountains, the waves of the sea, the rushing rivers, the vastness of the ocean, the bright path of the stars, and yet […]
Those who love
It is habitual for those who love to boast rather about what they suffer for their loved ones than about what they have benefited from those persons. Such […]
Spiritual messages
It is the starting point Worship is not limited to certain times of prayer (Liturgy, Vespers, etc.). The personal times of prayer are the starting point from […]