Mother Gavrielia

When the mind is not distracted in the world and is united with God, then the good morning that we will say, is like giving a blessing. - Mother Gavrielia

When we say the Jesus prayer...

When we say the Jesus prayer and think of all those we want to pray for, our motivation is love. "My God, You know how much I love this person. My love is not mine because You are the source of love. From this source of love, I too, offer You this person. And I beg You to give this person enlightenment, mercy, strength, faith and all Your rich gifts. I can only offer my humble love. And I beg You for (after saying this introduction, take a knot on the komboskini and say): (name)..., (name)..., (name)..., and you will mentally bring those persons to Christ's feet, as if they were really kneeling and praying themselves.
- Gerontissa Gavrilia

Gerontissa Gravilia

An arrow of evil cannot reach you when you are fasting. Never! - Gerontissa Gravilia