When a disturbing thought comes to mind, rush to the Lord with a brief prayer or some psalm, especially, "O God, be attentive unto helping me" (Psalm 69), and the disturbing cloud will immediately … [Read more...]
I die daily
February 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Our heart daily dies spiritually. Only ardent, tearful prayer quickens it, and makes it begin to breathe again. - St. John of Kronstadt … [Read more...]
Ensure an immediate Hearing
February 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
“Do you wish God to hear your prayer immediately, brother? When you lift your hands up to heaven, pray first of all, with your heart, for your enemies and God will grant you speedily whatever else … [Read more...]
Our prayers, lives and intentions.
February 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"If in order to put an end to public wars, and tumults, and battles, the Priest is exhorted to offer prayers for kings and governors, much more ought private individuals to do it." – St John … [Read more...]
Feeling Coldness
February 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"God is fire that warms and kindles the heart and inward parts. And so, if we feel in our hearts coldness, which is from the devil — for the devil is cold — then let us call upon the Lord and He … [Read more...]
Bound by Our Prayers
January 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"Jesus, our advocate, has composed a prayer for our case. And our advocate is also our judge. He has inserted a condition in the prayer that reads: Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who … [Read more...]
Reading without prayer is like communion without fasting
January 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"Here is a rule for reading: Before reading you should empty your soul of everything. Arouse the desire to know about what is being read. Turn prayerfully to God. Follow what you are reading with … [Read more...]
Overcome unruly thoughts – Simply
January 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"The single-phrased Jesus Prayer bridles unruly thought." · St. Ilias the Presbyter … [Read more...]
Expressing your Heartfelt Needs
January 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
"Accustom yourself to pray your own prayers. For instance: it is the essence of evening prayer to thank God for the day and everything that happened, both pleasant and unpleasant; to ask forgiveness … [Read more...]