Monday Inspirations 11/17/25
Posted November 17th, 2025
Inspiration to Start the Work Week
Wisdom from St. Anthony the Great
+ St. Anthony said, “Whoever hammers a lump of iron, first decides what he is going to make of it, a scythe, a sword, or an axe. Even so, we ought to make up our minds what kind of virtue we want to forge, or we labor in vain.”
+ Once St. Anthony was asked, “What good work shall I do?” And he answered. “All works are not equal, the scriptures said that Abraham was hospitable, and God was with him. And, Elijah loved quiet, and God was with him. And, David was humble, and God was with him. What therefore you find that your soul desires in following God, that do, and keep your heart.”
Here is a link to an article that I think is a great follow up to Fr. Christos' Sunday sermon: https://www.oca.org/reflections/fr.-john-breck/gods-righteousness
I pray that you have a blessed week.
Love in Christ,
Fr. Paul