“True Christian prayer is asking that God’s will be done.”
Beginning to Pray
“True Christian prayer is asking that God’s will be done.”
“Christian mediation always includes faith, grace, prayer and above all, love.”
“The Scripture stories and particularly the Psalms, are the prayer of Jesus in His humiliation and
identification with each one of us.”
“The psalms are the prayer book of the Church.”
“Liturgy is not a prayer service.”
Mount Athos Monk’s Republic Documentary (Video)
“A good spiritual state lies hidden within the humble condition of self-disappointment…”
– St. Paisios of Mt. Athos
“Liturgy is not a prayer service.”
“Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.”
– Matthew 6:1
“The Orthodox Faith series is intended to provide basic, comprehensive information on the faith and life of the Orthodox Church.”
– oca.org
“A true Christian is made by faith and love of Christ. Our sins do not in the least hinder our Christianity, according to the word of the Savior Himself. He said: I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance…”
– St. Herman of Alaska
“Remember, O my soul, the terrible and frightful wonder: that your Creator for your sake became Man, and deigned to suffer for the sake of your salvation. His angels tremble, the Cherubim are terrified, the Seraphim are in fear, and all the heavenly powers ceaselessly give praise; and you, unfortunate soul, remain in laziness. At least from this time forth arise and do not put off, my beloved soul, holy repentance, contrition of heart and penance for your sins.”
– St. Paisius Velichovsky
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