Words from the Saints -- February 19, 2026

“If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find Him in the Chalice.” --St. John Chrysostom

“Judge not the sinner, but hate the sin; for we are all guilty.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“Where there is humility, there the grace of God abides.” --St. Silouan the Athonite

“Do not be concerned with judging others, but be concerned with correcting yourself.” --St. Dorotheos of Gaza

“We shall all give an account of ourselves, not of others.” --St. Gregory the Theologian

“Repentance is the renewal of baptism and a covenant with God for a second life.” --St. John Climacus

Words from the Saints -- February 12, 2026

“Repentance is a medicine that destroys sin, a heavenly gift that overcomes hell.” --St. John Chrysostom

“This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it on vain pursuits.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

“If you repent, you will see that mercy is born from humility.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“The beginning of salvation is the awareness of one’s own sin.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a covenant with God for a new life.” --St. John Climacus

“Do not despair because of falls, but rise up, repent, and begin again.” --St. Basil the Great

“God does not ask whether you have fallen, but whether you have risen.” --St. Dorotheos of Gaza

Words from the Saints -- February 5, 2026

“If we are vigilant, we shall find Christ everywhere; if we are careless, we shall find Him nowhere.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“The beginning of salvation is to see oneself as one really is, and to cry out to God for mercy.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“The more a man draws near to God, the more he sees himself as a sinner.” -- St. Dorotheos of Gaza

“He who has seen the light of Christ within himself will never again desire the darkness.” --St. Simeon the New Theologian

“Do not say: ‘I have sinned much; how can I be saved?’ You have offended a merciful God.” --St. Basil the Great

Words from the Saints -- January 29, 2026

“Repentance opens the heavens; it makes the angels rejoice and puts the demons to flight.” --St. John Chrysostom

“Humility is the dwelling place of God. Where humility is, there the grace of God abounds.” --St. Basil the Great

“It is necessary to purify oneself before purifying others; to become wise before making others wise.” --St. Gregory the Theologian

“If there is repentance in the soul, there also is salvation.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“A humble man is a source of mysteries; from him shines the light of divine knowledge.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

Words from the Saints -- January 22, 2026

“He became man that we might become god.” — St. Athanasios the Great

“Just as Christ is one Son, so too the faith concerning Him is one.” — St. Cyril of Alexandria

“There can be no compromise in matters of faith.” — St. Mark of Ephesus

“The heart itself is but a small vessel, yet there also is God.” — St. Macarios the Great

“He who understands the mystery of the Cross understands all things.” — St. Maximos the Confessor

“Mercy is greater than all sins.” — St. John Chrysostom

“This life has been given to you for repentance.” — St. Isaac the Syrian

“Attention to oneself is the beginning of salvation.” — St. Theophan the Recluse

Words from the Saints -- January 15, 2026

“Repentance is the renewal of Baptism. Repentance is a contract with God for a second life.” --St. John Climacus

“The Kingdom of God is within you when the heart is humbled and filled with repentance.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“Where there is humility, there the grace of God dwells abundantly.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“The closer a man comes to God, the more clearly he sees his own sins.” --St. Dorotheos of Gaza

“Spiritual progress comes not from comfort, but from repentance with hope.” --St. Paisios of Mount Athos

Words from the Saints -- January 8, 2026

“Christ is illumined; let us shine forth with Him. Christ is baptized; let us descend with Him, that we may also rise with Him.” –St. Gregory the Theologian

“Christ did not need baptism, but baptism needed the power of Christ.” –St. John Chrysostom

“The Word of God, who by nature is invisible, becomes visible in the flesh, revealing the mystery of salvation through the waters.” –St. Maximus the Confessor

“At the same time that Jesus was baptized, the heavens were opened, so that you also might know that baptism opens heaven to those who believe.” –St. Cyril of Jerusalem

“The Spirit comes upon the waters, preparing them to give birth to the new creation.” –St. Basil the Great

“The Jordan receives the fire of the Godhead and does not burn, teaching us that divine grace renews rather than destroys.” –St. Gregory of Nyssa

Words from the Saints -- January 1, 2026

“Let me be food for the beasts, through whom I may reach God. I am God’s wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts, that I may be found the pure bread of Christ.” —St. Ignatius of Antioch

“Nothing is more powerful than the man who lives for Christ, whether he lives or whether he dies.” —St. John Chrysostom

“The one who loves God cannot but love every human being, even though he is grieved by their passions.” —St. Maximus the Confessor

“This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it on vain pursuits.” — St. Isaac the Syrian

“Humility is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.” —St. Ephraim the Syrian

“The birthday of the Lord is the birthday of peace; for unless He had been born in time, we could not be reborn for eternity.” —St. Leo the Great

“Expect temptation until your last breath.” —St. Anthony the Great

Words from the Saints -- December 25, 2025

“He who gives riches becomes poor; for He assumes the poverty of my flesh, that I may assume the riches of His Godhead.” --St Gregory the Theologian

“He receives human nature in order to save the human race.” --St John Chrysostom

“The mystery of the Incarnation is the revelation of God’s love for mankind.” --St Gregory of Nyssa

“Joseph was chosen not only to be a witness of the Virgin Birth, but also a guardian of the mystery.” --St Ambrose of Milan

“The Word, uniting to Himself a body animated by a rational soul, became man in an ineffable and incomprehensible manner.” --St Cyril of Alexandria

“He who is true God is also true man, and in this unity there is no deception.” -- St Leo the Great

Words from the Saints -- December 18, 2025

“The banquet is prepared, the table is ready, the Master calls; let no one be careless, lest he be shut out not by force, but by his own indifference.” --St. John Chrysostom

“Blessed is He who became small, that He might make us great. Blessed is He who clothed Himself in our poverty, that He might clothe us in His glory.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“He who has put to death the passions has put on Christ; for Christ Himself becomes the life of those who have died to sin.” --St. Maximus the Confessor

“The righteous men of old were justified by faith, for they embraced beforehand the mystery of Christ, though it was revealed to them only in shadow and promise.” --St. Cyril of Alexandria

“Christ did not disdain to take flesh from sinners, for He came not to call the righteous, but to heal the wounded nature of mankind.” --St. Ambrose of Milan

“The man who has renounced the world has already tasted the joy of the Kingdom, for his heart is no longer divided.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

“God calls, but man must answer. Grace invites, but the will must open the door.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

Words from the Saints -- December 11, 2025

“Purity is not in the body but in the soul; and when the soul preserves itself unstained, it keeps the body pure as well.” –St. Ambrose of Milan

“To hear the word of God is not enough; we must obey it. Hearing is the seed, but obedience is the fruit.” –St. John Chrysostom

“When the lamp of the heart is lit by grace, nothing remains hidden. All is illumined, and the soul becomes a dwelling place for Christ.” –St. Theophan the Recluse

“The truly grateful soul does not merely acknowledge gifts, but hastens to give glory to the Giver, and in doing so receives yet greater mercy.” –St. Basil the Great

“In Christ the promises made in shadow are fulfilled in truth; for the freedom of the children of God shines forth from the womb of the Virgin.” –St. Gregory of Nyssa

“Let none of you be found in the flesh, but all in Jesus Christ—living not for yourselves but for Him who died and rose for us.” –St. Ignatius of Antioch

“The Lord is not merely a teacher of truth, but Truth Himself, the eternal Word through whom all things exist and who has appeared for our salvation.” –St. Athanasius the Great

Words from the Saints -- December 4, 2025

“The power of Christ works in those who proclaim Him. Not by their strength, but by His grace, the Gospel is confirmed in the world.” –St. Cyril of Alexandria

“The apostles were set forth as a spectacle in their trials, that we might learn that the power of the Church is not in earthly glory, but in endurance for Christ.” –St. John Chrysostom

“Be imitators of Jesus Christ, as He is of the Father. And become imitators of the apostles, for in them the Lord’s life is made visible.” –St. Ignatius the God-Bearer

“He truly preaches Christ who follows Him. For the life of the preacher must be a voice that speaks even when the tongue is silent.” –St. Gregory the Great

“The Lord does not force the soul; He invites it. ‘Come and see’ means: open your heart, draw near, and the light will reveal itself.” –St. Theophan the Recluse

“He who seeks God with his whole heart will see Him, not by the eyes of the body, but in the illumination of the Spirit.” –St. Symeon the New Theologian

Words from the Saints -- November 27, 2025

“Let us give thanks to God always, for it is outrageous to enjoy His blessings and to not even acknowledge the Giver.” --St. John Chrysostom

“When you sit down to eat, pray. When you eat bread, remember the goodness of God. When you drink wine, remember Him who has given it for your joy and consolation.” --St. Basil the Great

“Even if you have nothing to give, offer thanks. Let your thanksgiving be your gift to the Creator.” --St. Ephraim the Syrian

“God greatly appreciates a thankful person. When we thank Him for everything, even for our trials, then He gives us even more blessings.” --St. Paisios the Athonite

“He who has no gratitude in his heart has no true faith. For thanksgiving is the language of heaven.” --St. Nikolai Velimirovich

Words from the Saints -- November 20, 2025

“Wherever God is — there is peace. And the opposite is self-evident: where there is envy, enmity, impatience, self-love — there is the devil. Wherever the devil is — there, everything is ruinous, proud and hostile.” --St Anatoly of Optina

“The money you keep locked away is the money of the poor. The acts of charity you do not perform are the injustices you commit.” --St Basil the Great

“All our attention must be centered on the parable of the Prodigal Son.... He knows how the burden of sin on the soul and body...impels us...to return, and how it actually does turn many again to God, to a virtuous life.” --St John of Kronstadt

“Until a person achieves humility, he will receive no reward for his works.... And... ‘A humble person never falls. Being already lower than any, where can he fall?’ – vanity is a great humiliation, but humility is a great exalting, honor and dignity.” --St Isaac the Syrian

“In the mercy of God, the little thing done with humility will enable us to be found in the same place as the saints who have labored much and been true servants of God.” --St Dorotheus of Gaza

Words from the Saints -- November 13, 2025

“Do not be troubled when you fall every day; do not despair, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honor your patience.” --St. Nektarios of Aegina

“No one can harm the man who does not injure himself; no other person can destroy the man who will not be destroyed from within.” –St. John Chrysostom

“When we are humble, grace comes. When we are proud, grace departs. The humble soul is full of peace, while the proud soul suffers constantly.” –St. Paisios the Athonite

“Whoever wants to become a Christian must first become a poet. When you love Christ, you can live even in the darkest suffering with joy.” –St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalyvia

“I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world, and I said groaning, ‘What can get through from such snares?’ Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Humility.’” --St. Anthony the Great

Words from the Saints -- November 6, 2025

“Ask with tears, seek with obedience, knock with patience.” --St. John Chrysostom

 “The merciful person is he who gives to others what he himself received from God, whether it be money, or food, or strength, a helpful word, a prayer or anything else...” --St. Peter of Damascus

 “You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence... For humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy.” --St John Climacus

“You must descend from your head into your heart. At present your thoughts of God are in your head.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“Love sinners, but hate their works; and do not despise them for their faults, lest you be tempted by the same trespasses.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

 “No human being can take God as his Father unless he takes the Church as his mother.” --St. Cyprian of Carthage

Words from the Saints -- October 30, 2025

"God and our conscience know our secrets. Let them correct us." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"How can you find out if you are living within the will of God? Here is the sign: If you are troubled about anything, this means that you have not completely given yourself over to the will of God. A person who lives in the will of God is not concerned over anything. And if he needs anything, he gives both it and himself over to God. And if he does not receive the necessary thing, he remains calm nevertheless, as if he had it. The soul which has been given over to the will of God is afraid of nothing, not of thunder nor of thieves - nothing. But whatever happens, she says, "Thus it pleases God." If she is sick, she thinks: this means that I need to be sick, or else God would not have given it to me. Thus peace is preserved in both soul and body." --St. Silouan the Athonite

"Happy is the man in whom there is love for God, for he bears God within himself. The one in whom there is love is with God, above all things. Whoever has love in himself does not fear. He is never mad at anyone, nor does he exalt himself above anyone. He does not calumniate anyone, nor does he listen to the calumniator. He does not compete with anyone, is not jealous, does not rejoice in the fall of another, does not slander the fallen, but sympathizes with him and helps him. He does not disdain his brother who is fallen into need, but helps him and is ready to die for him. Whoever has love fulfills the will of God." --St. Ephraim the Syrian

Words from the Saints -- October 23, 2025

"When Scripture says 'He will reward every man according to his works' (Matthew 16:27), do not imagine that works in themselves merit either hell or the kingdom. On the contrary, Christ rewards each man according to whether his works are done with faith or without faith in Himself; and He is not a dealer bound by contract, but God our Creator and Redeemer." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"In everything that we do God searches out our purpose to see whether we do it for Him or for some other motive." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"If you want to be free of all the passions, practice self-control, love and prayer." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Even if others make war against us, it is right for us to remain in peace." --St. John Chrysostom

Words from the Saints -- October 16, 2025

"Food is not evil, but gluttony is." --St. Maximus the Confessor

"Correct faith does not benefit in anything when life is corrupted." --St. John Chrysostom

"I am not ignorant of what is said of my Lord in the Psalm: 'You destroy those who speak a lie.' And again: 'A lying mouth deals death to the soul.' And likewise the Lord says in the Gospel: 'On the day of judgment men shall render account for every idle word they utter.'" --St. Patrick of Ireland

Words from the Saints -- October 9, 2025

"A man in this world must solve a problem: to be with Christ, or to be against Him. And every man decides this, whether he wants to our not. He will either love Christ or fight against Christ. There is no third option." --St. Justin Popovich

"If we do not have love we are deprived of everything. For nothing attracts God so much as charity. And nothing enrages God so much, as for us to be uncharitable." --St. John Chrysostom

"'Like a tree planted by streams of water,' (Psalm 1:3) the soul is irrigated by the Holy Scriptures and acquires vigor, produces tasty fruit, namely, true faith, and is beautified with a thousand green leaves, namely, actions that please God." --St. John of Damascus