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readeralexey — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:26:11 GMT

We Christians have been called to spread upon the earth the atmosphere of heaven, eternity, love, peace, truth, and stillness. But it is very difficult, since from our youth we have learned anger and disobedience; we have become accustomed to returning blows and to approaching everyone with distrust and reserve. We have accepted much evil into our hearts, and now we need to get rid of it.

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica

Quote 341

readeralexey — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:49:20 GMT

There are wrong feelings hidden deeply in our hearts. At times they slip out into our actions; at times they are not even noticed, but they pollute those actions with the stench of sin. Thus, we must pray with David the Prophet: "Cleanse me from secret faults" (Psalm 19:12).

Fr. Jack Sparks

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readeralexey — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:26:23 GMT

When the chanting is as beautiful as this, we are freed from all our cares and our interest for earthly things and we ascend into eternity with the Lord, His angels, and the saints, where our true Fatherland and our Kingdom is.

Elder Thaddeus (Strabulovich) of Vitovnica

Quote 334

readeralexey — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:51:19 GMT

The fundamental task in life is to save one's soul for eternity. Keep this as the most essential task, the main concern of your life. Woe to those whose indifference and neglect bring their souls to eternal ruin.

May the Lord bless you and help you. + Metropolitan Philaret of New York.
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Quote 336

readeralexey — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:58:13 GMT

Christ explains that the narrow and sorrowful path of life preached by Him has as its natural end eternal joy, while the broad and easy path, counter to the Gospel, culminates in eternal grief, eternal torment. These are not incentives, not external pedagogical methods to force a person to act in a certain way. They are the natural results of a chosen lifestyle, which He warns against and makes abundantly clear.

Archbishop Averky (Taushev)

Quote 337

readeralexey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:55:39 GMT

Do not despond in the time of violent temptations, afflictions, or sicknesses, or at obstacles arising from the disturbance of the enemy; all this is the reproof and chastisement of the righteous Lord, Who trieth the hearts and reins, for your cleansing, arousing, and correction, for burning out the thorns of carnal passions. And therefore do not complain if you sometimes suffer greatly. Do not think of the suffering, but of the blessed consequences of this chastisement, and the health of the soul.

Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

Quote 338

readeralexey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:23:26 GMT

All my happiness and unhappiness are contained in the thoughts and inclinations of my heart. If the thoughts and inclinations of my heart are in accord with God’s truth or with the will of my God, then I am at rest, filled with divine light, joy, and blessedness; if not, I am uneasy, filled with spiritual, soul-corrupting darkness, heaviness, and despondency.

Righteous John, Wonderworker of Kronstadt

Quote 339

readeralexey — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:09:01 GMT

When we have love, we will conduct ourselves accordingly. We will not want to say something bad about another person, but rather we will feel pain and sympathy for others, not wishing to offend them.

Gerondissa Makrina (Vassopoulou)

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readeralexey — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:13:03 GMT

Be meek, pure and modest in your thoughts, words and deeds. Do not imitate the profligate. Do not take their example, and avoid close acquaintance with them. Have no unnecessary dealings with unbelievers - unbelief is infectious. Observe meekness and propriety always and everywhere; avoid becoming contaminated by the shameless habits of today's world.

Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York.
Guidelines for Orthodox Christians (6 of 8)

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readeralexey — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:39:13 GMT

The gift of words is one of God's greatest gifts. It ennobles man, lifting him above all other creatures. But how this gift is now misused by a corrupt humanity! Safeguard this gift and learn to use it as befits a Christian. Do not judge, do not speak idly. Avoid like fire bad language and seductive conversation. Do not forget the words of our Lord and Saviour: "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" (Mt. 12:37). Do not indulge in lying. Holy Scripture sternly forewarns: "The Lord shall destroy all them which speak a lie" (Ps. 5:4).

Metropolitan Philaret (Voznesensky) of New York.
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