Enlight Parable of the Prodigal Son A certain man had two sons. And the youngest of them said to his father: - Father! Give me the next part of the estate. And the father divided the estate for them. After a few days, the youngest son, ... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight About injustice Elder Paisius the Holy Mountain was asked: - How should we treat a person who treats us unfairly? - As our great benefactor, who makes deposits in our name into God’s savings bank. Such a person makes... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight On the importance of prayer One noblewoman came to the Monk Seraphim of Sarov, complained that the teachers were teaching her children French poorly, and asked him what she should do. “You, mother, better teach your children to ... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight Unnecessary fuss Once upon a time there lived a man, lonely and unhappy. And he prayed: - Lord, send me a beautiful woman: I am very lonely, I need a friend. God laughed: - Why not a cross? The man got angry: - Cross?... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight About humility One day, blessed Anthony was praying in his cell, and a voice came to him: “Antony, you have not yet come to the measure of the tanner who lives in Alexandria.” Hearing this, the elder got up early in... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight A real treasure People heard that in a certain kingdom a good rich man was giving away great treasures, and they flocked there. We went into the vaults: and there all the halls are full of treasures, and these same t... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight Unavailable Princess Once upon a time, a prince heard about a young beautiful princess from a distant country. He decided to win her heart and set off with a small retinue. Soon he was met by a huge army of the princess. ... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight Incredible nerd One elderly, devout man prayed five times a day, while his business partner was never seen in church. On the day of his eightieth birthday, the old man turned to God with prayer: - Oh God! Since child... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight About the power of prayer A demon in the form of a monk came to one of the local elders of the Lavra of Raifa and knocked on the door of the cell. The elder opened the door and said to the newcomer: “Say a prayer.” The one who... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight About falls The brother said to Abba Siso: “Abba! what should I do? I have fallen.” The elder answered: “Get up.” The brother said: “I rose and fell again.” The elder answered: “Rise again.” Brother: “How long sh... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight Need for advice Once several monks came to the Monk Anthony, asking him to give them advice for the salvation of their souls. He told them: “You know what Christ teaches us in the Gospel.” This is enough for you. But... Christian Parables Parables
Enlight About the power of prayer for the dead History as retold by Patriarch John the Merciful, Alexandria “One captive from Cyprus,” he said, “was in Persia in a difficult prisoner. His parents, who lived in Cyprus, were informed that he had alr... Christian Parables Parables
