(Mark. 2, 1-12) That our heart be supported by Christ Man often uses his logic to think negatively –just like the Scribes and the Pharisees do– in a […]
Category: Spiritual Life
Τhe Sunday of Orthodoxy
(John. 1, 44-52) Orthodoxy is: “Come and see” “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asks. And Philip replies: “Come and see”. Though Nazareth is an […]
How to stop sinning PART 2
We must face our greatest sin and not fool ourselves. If you are slothful,face it! 4. ASSENT When the will itself becomes attracted to the thought, the result is that man […]
How to stop sinning PART 1
Sin is going to happen in an instant. It happens with just the look of an eye. Besseting sins are those tenacious habits in our lives that cling to […]
The pain.Why do we sin ?
The Pain Why do we sin? If you see death and the dying man within the frame of earthly reality in the way most people come to terms […]
The mystery of pain in the Orthodox Faith No 2
“My heart is torn apart…” It tears me apart, every time I speak with a person in pain. My heart is crushed, in a good sense. I […]
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 3
Some quotes on the prayer “Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on me” from our Holy Fathers. In the First Epistle to the Thessalonians the Apostle Paul says “pray […]
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 2
In maintaining a consistent number of prayers as part of such a daily rule, a prayer rope can be quite helpful. With the prayer rope, you can offer […]
Comboschini The Prayer Rope PART 1
“Comboschini” is a Greek word for a string of knots used for praying. In Russian it is called “chotki” Meditations of a Monk of the Holy Mountain Athos […]
Sait Paisios’s advice about Jesus prayer and the prayer rope
Geronda … Why should we use the koboskini ( the prayer rope) ?? What is it all about ? The koboskini ( the prayer rope) is a legacy, […]