DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 14 • Apostle Aquila of the Seventy REFLECTION Christians must arm themselves against the abominations of this world. They must be armed against every attack and against all temptations, so that...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 13 • Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel REFLECTION A man adorns simple clothing and ornate clothing adorns a man. Simple clothing calls attention to the man, but ornate clothing calls attention...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 11 • Greatmartyr Euphemia the All-praised REFLECTION A change of fortune strikes the hardest when it strikes unexpectedly. But, he who expects the stroke and guards himself against it beforehand, should...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 10 Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Caves, Founder of Monasticism is Russia REFLECTION The thought of death is like a downpour of cold rain, which extinguishes the fire of passions. The...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 9 • Hieromartyr Pancratius, Bishop of Taormina in Sicily Many ask themselves, why God takes young men, young girls and children from this life and why does He not permit them...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 8 • Holy Greatmartyr Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine St. Anthony teaches: “Be fearful that you do not become famous because of some work that you do. If they begin to...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 7 • Holy Greatmartyr Domnica The example of St. Dominica, the beautiful virgin, and the example of St. Astius the rich young man, both of whom submitted themselves to torture and...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 6 • Venerable Sisoes the Great From where do we know that there is life after death? We know from Christ the Lord: on the basis of His words, His resurrection...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 4 • St. Andrew, Archbishop of Crete If your entire life passed smoothly and without worry, then weep for yourself. For the Gospel and the experience of the people, with one...
DAILY REFLECTION • JULY 3 • Martyr Hyacinth of Caesarea in Cappadocia Love is all-powerful. It can, among other things, ease the judgment of the souls of deceased sinners. The Orthodox Church confirms this resolutely...