When we are surrounded by sorrows, we must intensify our prayers, to attract more strongly the grace of God… Earthly pleasures lead to the great eternal sorrow. Saint […]
Category: Saints and Elders – Counsels
Choosing your friends
One day two friends were going for a walk. One had a suit and was clean. The other was wearing old clothes and was dirty. At some point they […]
An example of strength in Christ
Saint Chrysḗ (celebrated 13/10) was born in the village of Chrysḗ in the province of Almopia in the prefecture of Pella. This village is today just right outside […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. Be carefull with your mouth
Be careful with your mouth, but primarily with your mind; do not let evil thoughts start talking with you. Do not let your mouth say words that could […]
The value of philokalia
The Holy Fathers were right when they said that the Philokalia is the key to understand the mysteries of the Holy Bible. With the help of the book […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona. About Confession
This confession of yours gave my soul much joy, because God and the angels, who were awaiting it, rejoiced. You succeeded in putting the devil to shame, who greatly […]
Never stop the prayer
Say the Jesus Prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me” incessantly with your mouth and your mind. When your mouth is tired, let the mind begin. Again, when […]
True love
When our brother makes a mistake and falls in sin, we must endure his temptation. True love inspires us to make sacrifices for the sake of our […]
Elder Efraim of Arizona-When the grace of God does not assist us.
Compel yourselves, my children, in the spiritual struggle. Do not forget the vast experience of the devil and our own weakness. Just as a leaf in autumn falls at […]
Consider this if you want His Kingdom
In order for you to capture in your heart the virtue of loving and serving God above all, and to desire it with all your soul, you must […]