by St. Ignatius BrianchaninovAs it is natural for the destitute to beg, it is natural for man, who has been reduced to poverty by the fall, to pray.Prayer is fallen and repentant man turning towards God. Prayer is the weeping of fallen and repentant man before God. Prayer is fallen man, slain by … [Read more...]
On The Powerful Influence A Mother Has Over Her Child
by St. Nectarios of AeginaThe upbringing of children must begin during infancy. This is necessary in order to direct the child’s powers of the soul—as soon as they begin to emerge—toward good, virtue, and truth, while simultaneously distancing them from evil, indecency, and falsehood.This age is the … [Read more...]
On Reading the Scriptures
by St. John ChrysostomIt would indeed be proper for us not at all to require the aid of the written Word, but to exhibit a life so pure, that the grace of the Spirit should be as though books to our souls; and that as these are inscribed with ink, even so should our hearts be with the Spirit. But, … [Read more...]
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