This story was told by a Greek man who came from Asia Minor. He said that in their village, in Minor Asia, they had a spring with Holy water. […]
Category: Spiritual Life
Humility is the fundamental virtue ( Elder Efraim of Arizona)
I entreat our Panagia very much that she grant me humility in all things, for it is a fundamental virtue, and without it the grace of the All-holy Spirit […]
Defeat the devil with the Jesus prayer ( Elder Efraim of Arizona)
To guard love, the pinnacle of virtues, diligence in prayer is an immediate spiritual necessity. Struggle in prayer if you want our Christ to dwell in you, and He, the […]
Call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ as often as possible- Elder Efraim of Arizona
Frequency in prayer creates a habit of prayer, which quickly becomes second nature, and which frequently brings the nous and the heart to a higher spiritual state. It is […]
Prayer of Protection from the Coronavirus
Lord our God, You who are rich in mercy, and with careful wisdom direct our lives, listen to our prayer, receive our repentance for our sins, bring an end […]
Pain cures the illness of being far from God
From the unshakeable truths derived from experience, it follows that pain and affliction are the most essential medicine for the soul which is ill with sin. At the same time, […]
This way we pay back for our sins
It is not necessary for us to give excuses. Whether we are wrong or not, we should ask for forgiveness. That way, we are humbled and we receive our Lord’s […]
“..this is an occasion for crowns.”
Be attentive, my child, that you not judge any soul. For God permits the one who judges his neighbor to fall, so that he learns to have sympathy for his […]
The perfection of God’s gifts reveal His love
Always think of our God and His love for all of us with great affection. Everything you see in the sky, on the earth, the place of your residence, […]
The Lord crowns you through pain
Pain brings the unrepentant sinner to repentance, whereas for the righteous, it fortifies the strength of his soul and becomes a mighty wall around him so that he does not […]