As fire makes iron such that it cannot be touched, so frequent prayers make the mind more robust in the war of the enemy. Therefore, they try with […]
Category: Saints and Elders – Counsels
Elder Efraim of Arizona-Illness
Jesus became a model for us by bearing His Cross. He showed thus that whoever wants to be saved must follow Him, endure the cross which […]
The necessary virtues
Said the abbot Mark: “;He who would like to cross the imaginary sea needs to have longsuffering, long-temper, humility, watchfulness, vigilance, and moderation. If he tries to enter the […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona about Repentance
Pray for me, my brother, so that the Lord may grant me repentance before I depart on the great journey from this world—for we were not created […]
Life in Christ
The longer one lives the life that the world dictates, the more stress one gains. Only in Christ does one rest, because man is made for God. The highest […]
Elder Efraim of Arizon: love, humility, purity
(To a struggling Christian, First Letter) Put up with that person who grieves you and creates temptations. Put up with him joyfully. Pray for him every day. Always try […]
Advice for Marriage
To the couples I marry I wish them: ;;My children, I wish you to learn in your life to always blame both of you together…; because if you believe […]
The physical and mental passions
According to Saint Maximus the Confessor, the basic passion from which all passions, both physical and mental, originate and are born, is selfishness. This man is the one who […]
Obedience
You obeyed, you go to heaven, you didn’t obey, even if you pray, you go to communion, you go to liturgy, you are destined for hell. Here’s Adam, here’s […]
The marks of God
God puts the mark of excellence on those who do good only because they desire to do God’s will. To those who do good, in order to […]