St. Gregory the Theologian on the miracle of salvation.

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St. Gregory the Theologian, in describing the miraculous events that occurred around the Crucifixion, says there's an even greater miracle:

St. Nilus of Mt. Sinai on the things for which we should pray.

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Our Lord tells us, "Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive" (Matthew 21:22). But for what things should we ask?

Lorenzo Scupoli on slowly developing a life of prayer and fasting.

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Many of us, when we become Orthodox Christians—or are returning to the Church after a time away from it—want to dive headlong into the ascetic life, fasting and praying like the most experienced monks.

St. Seraphim of Sarov on overcoming anger.

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One of the great calls of the Christian life is to make our heart a dwelling for God. St. Seraphim of Sarov tells us how to do this:

St. Cyril of Jerusalem on singing with the Seraphim.

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During the Divine Liturgy we sing what is called the "victory hymn," "Holy, holy, holy, Lord Sabaoth, heaven and earth are filled with Your glory." St. Cyril of Jerusalem explains why we say this:

St. Gregory the Theologian on the continually helping those in need.

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It's a good thing to give to charity drives and help out with fundraisers, but St. Gregory the Theologian reminds us that there are always people who need our help:

St. Innocent of Alaska on experiencing joy even when you're suffering.

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St. Innocent of Alaska explains how we can experience joy even when we're suffering:

Elder Macarius of Optina on loving all people.

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There are are many guidelines and practices we Christians follow as we work toward salvation, but they all revolve around love.

St. Makarios the Great on how we hunger for the spiritual life.

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Have you ever eaten something you discovered you really loved, and when the food was gone you immediately wanted more? St. Makarios the Great says we can feel the same way about Christianity:

St. John Climacus on how anger disfigures the soul.

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When we read about someone being angry in a novel, we frequently read that "his face was twisted with rage," or "her face became dark with anger," or some other description showing that a person's appearance is warped when angry.