Words of Life
Never at any time
Elder Efraim Vatopaidinos
30 August 2023
No matter how times change politically, culturally, or socially, people...
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He brings you into communication
Saint John of Kronstadt
29 August 2023
Never forget that you owe God for every moment and for innumerable othe...
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Our inseparable companion
Elder Gavriil, Abbot of the Holy Monastery of the Apostle Barnabas
28 August 2023
The whole of our life is a testing-ground, a vale of tears, a hotbed of...
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We wouldn’t know
Saint Theophan the Recluse
27 August 2023
It’s better to cast your eyes down and look at your feet, taking care w...
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Like an old tree
Elder Cleopa Ilie
26 August 2023
Without regular confession, it becomes more difficult to uproot the pas...
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It’s not a given
Elder Efraim Vatopaidinos
25 August 2023
Even in our everyday tasks, we people try to achieve perfection. This i...
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It doesn’t matter
Saint Makarios of Optina
24 August 2023
Is sorrow burdening you? It doesn’t matter. A heart full of gratitude, ...
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We don’t forget
Saint John Chrysostom
23 August 2023
If you’ve sinned, don’t despair. I never stop repeating these words, al...
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They cleanse
Saint Dimitri of Rostov
22 August 2023
Repent and bring the Lord your tears as myrrh of repentance. Tears clea...
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Don’t be so sure
Saint Sophrony of Essex
21 August 2023
Given our fallen state, we’re in no position to judge other people. Don...
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