Thankful Acceptance “Let us accept all things from the hands of our Lord. If He comforts us, let us thank Him, if He does not, let us still give Him thanks.” Saint Anatoly of Optina #thankfulness #acceptance #god Thursday February 20, 2025 / February 7, 2025 Week of the Prodigal
He Hears You “Every prayer reaches God. Which He will heed, we do not know. He is the only righteous Judge, and we may mistake a lie for truth. Pray and have faith.” Saint Anatoly of Optina #prayer #God #truth Wednesday February 19, 2025 / February 6, 2025 Week of
The Long Path to Perfection “The path leading to perfection is long. Pray to God so that He will strengthen you. Patiently accept your falls, and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen. Do not despair if you keep falling into
Destroy The Devil’s Discord “Do not allow the spark of discord and enmity to smolder. The longer you wait, the more the enemy tries to cause confusion among you. Be watchful, so that he does not mock you. Humility destroys all of his schemes.” Saint Macarius of Optina #humility #discord
The Real Party is the After Party Leave the fleeting lusts of life behind with its fair-weather friends, and join the joyful celebration of the immortal sons of God! https://rumble.com/v6lnmqs-the-real-party-is-the-after-party.html https://old.bitchute.com/video/SS8hwrMk7lnI/
Sunday of the Prodigal Son Sunday February 16, 2025 / February 3, 2025 Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Tone one. Synaxis of All Saints of Perm Metropolia (movable holiday on the Sunday after January 29th). Holy and Righteous Symeon the God-receiver and Anna the Prophetess (1st c.). St. Nicholas, enlightener of Japan (1912). New
Patience For The Patients “Go to psychiatric hospitals and see how much the people’s souls suffer and we, the so-called ‘healthy ones,’ are called to never forget these people; these people should not be left out of our prayer and care. Let us ask God to send them patience, relief,
Perfection In Process “In proportion to your humility, you are given patience in your woes; and in proportion to your patience, the burden of your afflictions is made lighter and you will find consolation; in proportion to your consolation, your love of God increases; and in proportion to your love,
Heavenly Humility “A humble person lives on earth as if in the kingdom of Heaven – always happy, peaceful, and satisfied with everything.” Saint Anthony of Optina #heaven #satisfaction #happy Thursday February 13, 2025 / January 31, 2025 Week of the Publican and the Pharisee. Tone eight. Fast-free Week. Fast-free
Prayer Squared “He who prays for others prays for himself.” Saint Basil the Great #prayer #orthodoxy #god Wednesday February 12, 2025 / January 30, 2025 Week of the Publican and the Pharisee. Tone eight. Fast-free Week. Fast-free Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom. Hieromartyr Hippolytus, pope of Rome, and