Teacher Experience “As it is impossible to verbally describe the sweetness of honey to one who has never tasted honey, so the goodness of God cannot be clearly communicated by way of teaching if we ourselves are not able to penetrate into the goodness of the Lord by our own
Friday June 27, 2025 / June 14, 2025 3rd Week after Pentecost. Tone one. Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. By Monastic Charter: Strict Fast (Bread, Vegetables, Fruits) Prophet Elisha (10th c. B.C.). St. Methodius, patriarch of Constantinople (847). Finding of the relics (1992) of New Hieromartyr Vladimir, Metropolitan of Kiev. New Hieromartyr Joseph
Little By Little, Step by Step “Little by little, step by step.” Blessed Elder Dimitry of Santa Rosa #spiritual #advice #orthodoxy Thursday June 26, 2025 / June 13, 2025 3rd Week after Pentecost. Tone one. Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. Food with Oil Martyr Aquilina of Byblos in Lebanon (293). St. Triphyllius, bishop
Fear Nothing “Having God, fear nothing, but cast all of your care upon Him, and He will take care of you. Believe undoubtingly, and God will help you according to His mercy.” Saint Barsanuphius the Great #God #fear #help Wednesday June 25, 2025 / June 12, 2025 3rd Week after Pentecost.
The Study Draw out of yourself and enter the study. #christian #love #therapy Tuesday June 24, 2025 / June 11, 2025 3rd Week after Pentecost. Tone one. Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas (1st c.). Venerable Barnabas, abbot of Vetluga (1445). New Hieromartyr Mitrophan priest, and those with him (1900).
Powerhouses “The sun penetrates crystal and makes it more dazzling. In the same way, the sanctifying Spirit indwells in souls and makes them more radiant. They become like so many powerhouses beaming grace and love around them.” Saint Basil The Great #love #HolySpirit #orthodoxy Monday June 23, 2025 / June
United Saints of America We enlighten this darkened nation together, saints and strugglers alike. We can do all things through Him Who strengthens us! Do not give in to cynicism and gloom because God is wondrous in His saints! #America #saints #jesuschrist
Sunday June 22, 2025 / June 9, 2025 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. All Russian Saints. Tone one. Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed All venerable and holy Fathers of the Holy Mount Athos (movable holiday on the 2nd Sunday of Pentecost). All venerable and holy Fathers of Bulgaria (movable holiday
America’s 1st Female Saint: Olga of Alaska It’s not about miracles or levitating. It’s about love! Saint Olga of Alaska, pray to God for us! #America #nativeamerican #orthodox We magnify, we magnify thee, O holy and righteous Mother Olga, and we honor thy holy memory, O healer of those in
Blessings Withdrawn “If we do not give thanks for the blessings given by God, it becomes necessary to withdraw these blessings in order to bring us to our senses. As the eyes fan to see what is too near, but need a suitable distance, so ungrateful souls, when deprived of