PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

Why Desire Without Surrender Leaves the Soul Seated “Do not be deceived: the demons do not fear those who only desire virtue.” — St. John Climacus The year turns, and with it comes the familiar invitation to begin again. The world calls this resolution: better habits, stronger bodies, clearer plans, measurable success. But the Church speaks a different language at the turning of time. She does not ask what you will improve, but whom you will serve. She does not ask what you w