The tight embrace of his father
Once there was 20 y.o. boy who was already addicted to heroin. Lately reaching the edge of survival,…
The long-standing patience which brought plenty of divine grace
A saint abba said: There was an old hermit whom I visited once when I was exhausted because…
Joy as criterion
It’s not possible to say “I’m fasting” when you don’t enjoy fasting. It’s not possible to say “I…
The choice that follows you
Once there were three women who were going on a walk when they suddenly saw in front of…
How will the women bring their men on the right path?
How will the good women bring their men on the right path? By their good example. Apostle Peter…
The priceless gift of discernment
The starets always reminded us of the great virtue of spiritual discernment. Apostle Peter tells us add knowledge-discernment…
Selfishness – the root of all evil
The Holy Fathers of the Church say that selfishness is the root of all evils. Saint Gregory the…
The power of the good thoughts
A hermit said: Have trust in God and in your spiritual fathers. Be obedient when they ask you…
Ten ways in which the Orthodox parents prepare their children for a moral failure
Life becomes increasingly busier, thing which impedes us realize how much we damage the spiritual development of our…