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An Orthodox Christian lesson plan on discovering virtues for pre-teens and teens, including activities, a craft, and quotes from the desert fathers on obedience, chastity, humility, love, generosity, patience, wisdom, etc**For parish or home use only - not to be reproduced for profit**Visit www.orthodoxeducation.blogspot.com for more ideas and resources

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Page 1: Orthodox Christians On Virtue

discovering

virtue

An activity book

Orthodox Christian

discovering

virtue

An activity book for

Orthodox Christian youth

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The Orthodox

is to reach a state of holiness

by uniting ourselves

through grace

and

in this

virtues of Christian perfection.

The Orthodox Christian goal

to reach a state of holiness

by uniting ourselves

through grace to Christ

and by acquiring

in this present life the

rtues of Christian perfection.

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What is Vi

The�word�“virtue”�is�used�to�define�a�person’s�character.

Every�good�quality�to�be�found�in�

He�made�each�and�every�person�

All�good�things�come�from�Him�and�

Therefore,�to�be�like�God,�is�to�acquire�

In�Greek,�this�is�

These�qualities�

which�we�often�fall�short�of�doing�because�we�are�sinners.

However�the�closer�we�g

His�virtues�

“be�ye�perfect�as�your�heavenly�Father�is�perfect."

Words�of�Christ�from�the�Gospel�of�St.�Matthew�5:48

What is Virtue?

The�word�“virtue”�is�used�to�define�a�person’s�character.�

Every�good�quality�to�be�found�in�a�person�is�really�first�and�foremost�found�in�God.

each�and�every�person�in�His�image,�with�the�potential�to�become�like�Him.

ll�good�things�come�from�Him�and�He�desires�that�we�share�in�this�goodness

Therefore,�to�be�like�God,�is�to�acquire�His�goodness�and�His�virtues.

In�Greek,�this�is�called�ηθικη�αρετη,�or�"habitual�excellence."�

These�qualities�are�practiced�at�all�times,�in�a�state�of�perfection,�

ch�we�often�fall�short�of�doing�because�we�are�sinners.�

the�closer�we�grow�towards�Christ,�the�more�we�will�resemble�

�or�otherwise�known�as�the�fruits�of�the�Spirit.�

“be�ye�perfect�as�your�heavenly�Father�is�perfect."��

Words�of�Christ�from�the�Gospel�of�St.�Matthew�5:48�

The�word�“virtue”�is�used�to�define�a�person’s�character.�

and�foremost�found�in�God.�

with�the�potential�to�become�like�Him.�

He�desires�that�we�share�in�this�goodness.��

virtues.�

,�or�"habitual�excellence."��

perfection,��

we�will�resemble��

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"Put�on�therefore,�as�the�elect�of�God,�

holy�and�beloved,�bowels�of�mercies,�

kindness,�humbleness�of�mind,�meekness,�longsuffering;�

forbearing

if�any�man�have�a�quarrel�against�any:�

even�as�Christ�forgave�you,�s

And�above�all�these�things�put�on�charity,�

And�let�the�peace�of�God�rule�in�your�hearts,�

to�which�also�ye�are�called�in�one�body;�

Let�the�word�of�Christ�dwell�in�you�richly�

in�all�wi

one�another�in�psalms�and�hymns�and�spiritual�songs,�

singing�with�grace�in�your�hearts�to�the�Lord"

"Put�on�therefore,�as�the�elect�of�God,��

holy�and�beloved,�bowels�of�mercies,��

kindness,�humbleness�of�mind,�meekness,�longsuffering;��

forbearing�one�another,�and�forgiving�one�another,��

if�any�man�have�a�quarrel�against�any:��

even�as�Christ�forgave�you,�so�also�do�ye.��

And�above�all�these�things�put�on�charity,��

which�is�the�bond�of�perfection.��

And�let�the�peace�of�God�rule�in�your�hearts,��

to�which�also�ye�are�called�in�one�body;��

and�be�ye�thankful.��

Let�the�word�of�Christ�dwell�in�you�richly��

in�all�wisdom;�teaching�and�admonishing��

one�another�in�psalms�and�hymns�and�spiritual�songs,��

singing�with�grace�in�your�hearts�to�the�Lord"�

(Colossians�3.12-16)�

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chastity

faith

Hope

Knowledge

wisdom

Honesty

Humility

Obedience

patience

courage

faithfulness

chastity & self control

generosity

gratitude

love

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achieve

We�know�it’s�possible�to�achieve�virtues�and�share�in�

God’s�perfection�in�this�life,�because�the�Saints�of�the�Orthodox�Church�

did�so.�If�we�look�at�their�lives,�we�will�find�a�map�to�follow!

All�of�the�Saints�have�something�in�common.�They

and�made�great�

Some�Saints�led�sinful�lives�at�first,�but�through�repentance�they�

committed

great�wealth�and�fame�to�follow�the�narrow�path.��Some�willingly�

clothed�themselves�in�simple�attire,�ate�very�little,�slept�

vigil�during�the�nights,

surrounded�themselves�with�silence.

were�filled�with�

Just�as�God�blessed�them,�He�will�bless�us�too�when�we

small�

Can�you�write�a�few�examples�below�of�things�you�can�do�for�God?

How do we

achieve Virtues?

We�know�it’s�possible�to�achieve�virtues�and�share�in��

God’s�perfection�in�this�life,�because�the�Saints�of�the�Orthodox�Church�

did�so.�If�we�look�at�their�lives,�we�will�find�a�map�to�follow!

All�of�the�Saints�have�something�in�common.�They�struggle

made�great�sacrifices�because�of�their�love�for�God.�

Saints�led�sinful�lives�at�first,�but�through�repentance�they�

ted�the�rest�of�their�lives�to�Christ.�Others�gave�up�

great�wealth�and�fame�to�follow�the�narrow�path.��Some�willingly�

clothed�themselves�in�simple�attire,�ate�very�little,�slept�few�hours�to�keep�

vigil�during�the�nights,�offered�everything�they�had�to�the�poor

surrounded�themselves�with�silence.�Because�of�this,�their�days�

were�filled�with�prayer�and�abundant�joy!�

Just�as�God�blessed�them,�He�will�bless�us�too�when�we�attempt�

small�gestures�for�Him�to�show�our�gratefulness.��

Can�you�write�a�few�examples�below�of�things�you�can�do�for�God?

��

God’s�perfection�in�this�life,�because�the�Saints�of�the�Orthodox�Church��

did�so.�If�we�look�at�their�lives,�we�will�find�a�map�to�follow!�

struggled��

Saints�led�sinful�lives�at�first,�but�through�repentance�they��

great�wealth�and�fame�to�follow�the�narrow�path.��Some�willingly��

few�hours�to�keep��

offered�everything�they�had�to�the�poor�and��

heir�days��

mpt��

Can�you�write�a�few�examples�below�of�things�you�can�do�for�God?�

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faith,�hope,�knowledge,�wisdom,�honesty,�humility,�obedience,�

patience,�courage,�faithfulness,�

faith,�hope,�knowledge,�wisdom,�honesty,�humility,�obedience,�

patience,�courage,�faithfulness,�temperance,�generosity,�gratitude,�love

faith,�hope,�knowledge,�wisdom,�honesty,�humility,�obedience,��

,�gratitude,�love�

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• Faith

• Hope

• Knowledge

• Wisdom

• Honesty

• Humility

• Obedience

Knowledge

Wisdom

Honesty

Humility

Obedience

to�be�truthful�at�all�times�and�

avoid�hypocrisy�

to�follow�the�will�of�God�by�

sometimes�denying�our�

desires�joyfully�

undoubting�belief�in��

things�hoped�for�

illumination�not�from�books�

but�from�a�holy�way�of�life�

pleasing�to�God�

belief�in�what�is�possible

complete�reliance�on��

God�for�all�things�rather�

than�ourselves�or�others

the�ability�of�the�mind��

to�understand�God

Virtue Match-upDraw�a�line�connecting�the�correct�definition

to�be�truthful�at�all�times�and�

the�will�of�God�by�

enying�our�own�

illumination�not�from�books�

but�from�a�holy�way�of�life�

belief�in�what�is�possible�

rather��

or�others�

up Draw�a�line�connecting�the�correct�definition

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the�care�and�concern�for�

the�well-being�of�others

To�wait�upon�God’s�doing�

with�acceptance�of�your�

and�the�faults�of�others

A�commitment�to�achieve�

your�calling,�and�bearing�

fruit�with�the�gifts�and�talents�

given�to�you�by�God�

Having�no�fear�even�unto�

martyrdom�or�humiliation

being�thankful�for�everything�

and�full�of�inner�peace�

to�truly�imitate�God�

making�sacrifices�and�decisions�

for�a�holier�mind,�body,�and�soul

Virtue MatchDraw�a�line�connecting�the�correct�definition

• Courage

• Gratitude & contentment

• Self-Control & Chastity

• Faithfulness

• Patience

• Generosity & Kindness

• love

care�and�concern�for��

doing��

�faults��

A�commitment�to�achieve��

your�calling,�and�bearing��

fruit�with�the�gifts�and�talents��

Having�no�fear�even�unto�

or�humiliation�

thankful�for�everything��

sacrifices�and�decisions��

mind,�body,�and�soul

Virtue Match-up Draw�a�line�connecting�the�correct�definition

contentment

Control

Faithfulness

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"The demons very much fear six virtues:

1. Hunger�

2. Thirst�

3. The�Prayer�of�Jesus�

4. The�sign�of�the�Cross,�that�is�he�who�makes�the�sign�of�the�cross�correctly�upon�himself�

5. FrequentMysteries�of�Christ,�if�one�worthily�communes��

6. Undoubting�hope�in�God.

There is nothing more frightful

that this weapon against the demons.”

Write the number from

Which numbers can remember to do daily?

"The demons very much fear six virtues:

Hunger�

Thirst�

The�Prayer�of�Jesus��(Lord�Jesus�Christ,�have�mercy�on�me)

The�sign�of�the�Cross,�that�is�he�who�makes��sign�of�the�cross�correctly�upon�himself�

Frequent�Communion�of�the�Most�Pure��Mysteries�of�Christ,�if�one�worthily�communes��

Undoubting�hope�in�God.�

There is nothing more frightful

that this weapon against the demons.”

-St�Paisios�Velichkovsky�

rom these six virtues that seems the hardest?

can remember to do daily? ____ _____ _____ _____

"The demons very much fear six virtues:

(Lord�Jesus�Christ,�have�mercy�on�me)�

There is nothing more frightful

that this weapon against the demons.”

seems the hardest? _____

____ _____ _____ _____

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'Faith�gives�wings�to�prayer,�

and�without�it�we�cannot�

fly�up�to�Heaven.'

St John of the Ladder

Question: List two events from the Bible

Answer: 1. __________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

FAITH �

'Faith�gives�wings�to�prayer,��

and�without�it�we�cannot��

fly�up�to�Heaven.'�

St John of the Ladder

List two events from the Bible that happened because of faith

Answer: 1. __________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

that happened because of faith

Answer: 1. __________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________________

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A story

In�the�Sayings�of�the�Desert�Fathers�

a�dry�stick�in�the�sand�and�to�water�it�daily.�The�spring�was�so�far�from�his�cell�that�

he�had�to�leave�in�the�evening�to�fetch�the�water�and�he�returned�the�following�morning.�

For�three�years�he�patiently�fulfilled�his�Abba's�command.�At�the�end�of�thi

the�stick�suddenly�put�forth�leaves�and�bore�fruit.�The�Abba�picked�the�fruit,�took�it�to�the�

church,�and�invited�the�monks�to�eat,�saying,�

Circle the people in your life that you can practice obedience

Mom Principal

Coach

Teacher Dad

A story of obedience

Sayings�of�the�Desert�Fathers�there�once�was�a�monk�who�was�told�to�plant�

a�dry�stick�in�the�sand�and�to�water�it�daily.�The�spring�was�so�far�from�his�cell�that�

he�had�to�leave�in�the�evening�to�fetch�the�water�and�he�returned�the�following�morning.�

For�three�years�he�patiently�fulfilled�his�Abba's�command.�At�the�end�of�thi

the�stick�suddenly�put�forth�leaves�and�bore�fruit.�The�Abba�picked�the�fruit,�took�it�to�the�

church,�and�invited�the�monks�to�eat,�saying,�"Come�and�taste�the�fruit�of�obedience."

Circle the people in your life that you can practice obedience

Principal Parish Priest Grand

Older Sibling Nouno/Nouna

Dad Monk/Nun Spiritual Father

monk�who�was�told�to�plant��

a�dry�stick�in�the�sand�and�to�water�it�daily.�The�spring�was�so�far�from�his�cell�that��

he�had�to�leave�in�the�evening�to�fetch�the�water�and�he�returned�the�following�morning.��

For�three�years�he�patiently�fulfilled�his�Abba's�command.�At�the�end�of�this�period,��

the�stick�suddenly�put�forth�leaves�and�bore�fruit.�The�Abba�picked�the�fruit,�took�it�to�the�

"Come�and�taste�the�fruit�of�obedience."��

Circle the people in your life that you can practice obedience with:

Grandparents

Nouno/Nouna

Spiritual Father

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Painting rocks of virtue

����

Supplies needed:�Smooth�rocks,�paint,�paint�brushes�

Instructions:�Choose�a�favorite�virtue�to�paint�on�a�stone�and�carry�it��

around�in�your�pocket�as�your�special�reminder.�

lovelovelovelove �

patience�peacepeacepeacepeace����

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A story

A�monk�once�asked�elder�Macarius�how�to�be�saved.�

St.�Macarius�answered�him,�

The�monk�wondered�at�the�

at�the�tombs,�insulting�the

Macarius�asked�him,�

And�he�replied,�"They�did�not�notice�me."

"Go,�then,�again,"�

The�monk,�wondering�yet�more,�went�and�praised�the�dead,�calling�them�

righteous�men,�apostles,�saints.�Returning,�he�told�what�he�had�

"I�have�praised�the�dead."

And�the�monk

Then�said�elder�Macarius,�

and�with�what�praises�you�have�flattere

If�you�desire�salvation,�you�must�be�like�these�dead.�You�must�think�nothing�

of�the�wrongs�men�do�to�you,�nor�of�the�praises�they�offer�you.

Be�like�the�dead.�Thus�you�may�be�saved

A story of humility �

A�monk�once�asked�elder�Macarius�how�to�be�saved.��

St.�Macarius�answered�him,�"Go�to�the�tombs�and�attack�the�dead�with�insults."

wondered�at�the�advice.�However�he�went,�as�he�was�told,�and�cast�ston

at�the�tombs,�insulting�the�dead.�Then�returning,�he�told�what�he�had�done.�

Macarius�asked�him,�"Did�the�dead�notice�what�you�did?"

And�he�replied,�"They�did�not�notice�me."�

"Go,�then,�again,"�said�elder�Macarius,�"and�this�time�praise�them."

,�wondering�yet�more,�went�and�praised�the�dead,�calling�them�

men,�apostles,�saints.�Returning,�he�told�what�he�had�done,�saying,�

"I�have�praised�the�dead."�Elder�Macarius�asked�him,�"Did�they�reply�to�you?"

the�monk�said,�"They�did�not�reply�to�me."��

Macarius,�"You�know�what�insults�you�have�heaped�on�them�

and�with�what�praises�you�have�flattered�them,�and�yet�they�never�spoke�to�you.�

If�you�desire�salvation,�you�must�be�like�these�dead.�You�must�think�nothing�

of�the�wrongs�men�do�to�you,�nor�of�the�praises�they�offer�you.

Be�like�the�dead.�Thus�you�may�be�saved.”�

the�tombs�and�attack�the�dead�with�insults."��

,�and�cast�stones��

dead.�Then�returning,�he�told�what�he�had�done.��

did?"��

and�this�time�praise�them."��

,�wondering�yet�more,�went�and�praised�the�dead,�calling�them��

done,�saying,��

"Did�they�reply�to�you?"��

"You�know�what�insults�you�have�heaped�on�them��

d�them,�and�yet�they�never�spoke�to�you.��

If�you�desire�salvation,�you�must�be�like�these�dead.�You�must�think�nothing��

of�the�wrongs�men�do�to�you,�nor�of�the�praises�they�offer�you.

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the opposite challenge Fill�in�the�empty�spaces�below�with�an�opposing�character�trait�of�the�virtues�up�above

faith� � � � � �������love� � � � � ���generosity�

� � hope� � � � � � ��������������������chastity�

� � � ������������knowledge�

� � � � � � � � wisdom� � ���������������courage�

� � � � � � ���honesty�

�������humility�

� � ��������obedience�

� � � � � ������������ � � ��patience�

������������������������������������������������������������������gratitude�

indifference

disbelief

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What is

the�ascetic�George,�who�was�well

Early�on�he�realized�all�the�vanity�of�worldly�life�and�went�to�a�monastery,�

but�was�not�satisfied�even�with�this�and�chose�for�himself�absolute�solitude

Here�he�spent�his�time�in�fasting,�prayer�and�contemplation�of�God,�but�temptations�

did�not�leave�him.�When�he�was�still�in�the�world,�he�had�loved�a�girl�with�a�pure�love,�

and�her�image�often�stood�before�him,�disturbing�his�state�of�spiritual�c

his�helplessness�in�the�struggle,�he�cried�out:�"O�Lord,�if�this�is�my�cross,�give�me�the�

strength�to�bear�it;�but�if�it�is�not,�then�erase�the�very�recollection�of�her�from�my�

memory."�The�Lord�heard�him.�And�on�that�very�night�he�saw�i

maiden�of�uncommon�beauty,�clothed�in�gold�raiment.�In�her�gaze�there�radiated�such�

unearthly�majesty�and�angelic�purity�that�George�was�unable�to�tear�his�eyes�away�from�

her,�and�with�reverence�he�asked,�"Who�are�you?�What�is�your�name?"

chastity,"�she�replied,�and�the�vision�came�to�an�end.�Coming�to�himself,�the�ascetic�

offered�up�thanks�to�the�Lord�for�bringing�him�to�reason.�The�image�he�had�seen�in�

his�dream�was�so�ingrained�in�his�mind�that�it�completely�erased�all�othe

-Elder Barsanuphius of Optina

The holy canons of the Orthodox Church specify that male candidates

for the priesthood are to be virgins.

What is chastity?

In�Zadonsk�there�labored��

the�ascetic�George,�who�was�well-known�in�his�time.��

Early�on�he�realized�all�the�vanity�of�worldly�life�and�went�to�a�monastery,�

but�was�not�satisfied�even�with�this�and�chose�for�himself�absolute�solitude

Here�he�spent�his�time�in�fasting,�prayer�and�contemplation�of�God,�but�temptations�

did�not�leave�him.�When�he�was�still�in�the�world,�he�had�loved�a�girl�with�a�pure�love,�

and�her�image�often�stood�before�him,�disturbing�his�state�of�spiritual�calm.�Once,�sensing�

his�helplessness�in�the�struggle,�he�cried�out:�"O�Lord,�if�this�is�my�cross,�give�me�the�

strength�to�bear�it;�but�if�it�is�not,�then�erase�the�very�recollection�of�her�from�my�

memory."�The�Lord�heard�him.�And�on�that�very�night�he�saw�in�a�dream�a�young�

maiden�of�uncommon�beauty,�clothed�in�gold�raiment.�In�her�gaze�there�radiated�such�

unearthly�majesty�and�angelic�purity�that�George�was�unable�to�tear�his�eyes�away�from�

her,�and�with�reverence�he�asked,�"Who�are�you?�What�is�your�name?"�"My�name�is�

chastity,"�she�replied,�and�the�vision�came�to�an�end.�Coming�to�himself,�the�ascetic�

offered�up�thanks�to�the�Lord�for�bringing�him�to�reason.�The�image�he�had�seen�in�

his�dream�was�so�ingrained�in�his�mind�that�it�completely�erased�all�othe

Elder Barsanuphius of Optina

Did you know?

The holy canons of the Orthodox Church specify that male candidates

for the priesthood are to be virgins. Chastity is for guys and girls alike!

Early�on�he�realized�all�the�vanity�of�worldly�life�and�went�to�a�monastery,��

but�was�not�satisfied�even�with�this�and�chose�for�himself�absolute�solitude—reclusion.�

Here�he�spent�his�time�in�fasting,�prayer�and�contemplation�of�God,�but�temptations��

did�not�leave�him.�When�he�was�still�in�the�world,�he�had�loved�a�girl�with�a�pure�love,�

alm.�Once,�sensing�

his�helplessness�in�the�struggle,�he�cried�out:�"O�Lord,�if�this�is�my�cross,�give�me�the�

strength�to�bear�it;�but�if�it�is�not,�then�erase�the�very�recollection�of�her�from�my�

n�a�dream�a�young�

maiden�of�uncommon�beauty,�clothed�in�gold�raiment.�In�her�gaze�there�radiated�such�

unearthly�majesty�and�angelic�purity�that�George�was�unable�to�tear�his�eyes�away�from�

"My�name�is�

chastity,"�she�replied,�and�the�vision�came�to�an�end.�Coming�to�himself,�the�ascetic�

offered�up�thanks�to�the�Lord�for�bringing�him�to�reason.�The�image�he�had�seen�in��

his�dream�was�so�ingrained�in�his�mind�that�it�completely�erased�all�other�images.

The holy canons of the Orthodox Church specify that male candidates

Chastity is for guys and girls alike!

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Abba Longinos was once asked which virtue

he considered most important of all.

"Just as pride is the greatest of all evils, since it

succeeded in casting the angels from heaven to the

abyss, so humility is the greatest of all virtues. It

had the power to raise the sinner from the abyss

up to heaven. For this reason, the Lord blesses,

before all others, the poor in spirit."

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"Unless

a man

keeps the

commandments

of God,

he cannot

progress,

even in

a single

virtue"

-Abba�Agathon

commandments

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“One�of�them,�an�expert�in�the�law,�tested�him�with�this�question:

"Teacher,�which�is�the�greatest�commandment�in�the�Law?"

your�God�with�all�your�heart�

and�with�all�your�soul�

and�with�all�your�mind.”

“And�the�second�is�like�it:�'

One�of�them,�an�expert�in�the�law,�tested�him�with�this�question:

"Teacher,�which�is�the�greatest�commandment�in�the�Law?"

Jesus�replied:��

“Love�the�Lord��

your�God�with�all�your�heart��

and�with�all�your�soul��

and�with�all�your�mind.”�

And�the�second�is�like�it:�'Love�your�neighbor�as�yourself.”

�Matthew�22:35-38�

One�of�them,�an�expert�in�the�law,�tested�him�with�this�question:�

"Teacher,�which�is�the�greatest�commandment�in�the�Law?"��

Love�your�neighbor�as�yourself.”�

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CLOSING PRAYER

Prayer�of�a�Single�Person��

Jesus�my�Lord,�Who�became�man�and�graced�us�with�the�beauty�of��

Your�life�and�with�the�example�of�faith,�purity�and�love;�help�me,�I�pray,��

to�love�You�with�all�my�mind,�heart�and�soul,�and�to�live�according��

to�Your�teachings.�Strengthen�me�when�temptations�strike,�that�I�may��

remain�pure�in�thought�and�steadfast�in�virtue,�doing�only�things�that�are��

pleasing�to�You.�Guide�me�to�live�Your�will�and�not�my�own�as�I�look��

to�the�future.�Grant�me�faith,�courage�and�love,�that�I�may�serve�You�in��

holiness�all�the�days�of�my�life,�through�the�prayers�of�the�Theotokos��

and�of�all�the�Saints.�Amen.�

It is impossible for a man without legs to walk,

even if the rest of his body is healthy,

so it is impossible to approach god,

or reach god in prayer,

without active virtue.

By�St.�Theophan�the�Recluse,�On�Prayer,�Homily�4�