The Humble man
The humble man approaches the carnivorous beasts, and when their eyes fall upon him, their ferocity becomes tame, and they approach him as their master, and they […]
Author: Helen Kotsaridou
Posts by Helen Kotsaridou
Appearance of Our Lady, the Theotokos, to St. Joseph
The Elder (Saint) Joseph the Hesychast, experienced a great temptation, which resulted in his patience being exhausted. Specifically, in the chapel of St. John the Baptist in the Skete […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona-Humility
Keep in mind the existence of your ego: it causes every evil. Humble yourself; strangle your ego, which comes like a venomous serpent to poison your […]
Heartfelt Prayer
Saint Paisios said characteristically: – Only heartfelt prayer is prayer because it has pain and brings results. One “Lord, have mercy” with pain is equivalent to a […]
Exercises You
Temptations in many ways afflict man so that he may seek divine help more tearfully; it is the economy of Divine Providence to train him, to exercise […]
Reasons for Temptations
Temptations and trials are sent for the following reasons: To some to have their sins forgiven which they have already committed. To others to prevent them from sins […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona-Through Time to Eternity
Righteous Lot was afflicted night and day, living amidst profligate and licentious people. He was oppressed, seeing their shameful acts. Nevertheless, he didn’t judge any of them, […]
True Fasting
Let us impose restraint on all the senses, as all of them can lead to sin. If, for example, you fast from food, but allow your sight to […]
On Religion
The Christian religion transforms man and heals him. However, the main prerequisite for man to understand and discern the truth is humility. Selfishness kills man’s mind, confuses him, […]
Overcoming temptation
In time of temptation do not leave your position; do not desert it; you should not show another’s fault; do not seek justice; but by keeping silent until […]