18 Quotes & Sayings By Brother Andrew

On December 6, 1970, Brother Andrew was ordained a priest in the Orthodox Church. He served as rector of Holy Trinity Monastery near Jordanville, New York. He died on November 29, 1994. Brother Andrew's writings have been translated into numerous languages and are available online.

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I have come to see clearly that life is more than self. It is more than doing what I want, striving for what will benefit me, dreaming of all I can be. Life is all about my relationship with God. There is no higher calling, no loftier dream, and no greater goal than to live, breathe, and be poured out for Jesus Christ."--Jamie in Brother Andrew's "The Calling Brother Andrew
We have to live a life that is more revolutionary...
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We have to live a life that is more revolutionary than that of the revolutionaries. Brother Andrew
...once again I saw that incredulous question, that dawning hope:...
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...once again I saw that incredulous question, that dawning hope: We are not alone, then? We have brothers in other places? We have friends we never knew? Brother Andrew
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As I did, there, in perfect condition, to be admired by five sets of wondering eyes, was an enormous, glistening, moist, chocolate cake. Brother Andrew
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God does not choose people because of their ability, but because of their availability. Brother Andrew
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The enemy is fierce and he would like for you to think that he has on. Don't believe his lie. Brother Andrew
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Persecution is an enemy the Church has met and mastered many times. Indifference could prove to be a far more dangerous foe. Brother Andrew
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The Church is larger than any one nation or any one political scene. Brother Andrew
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I experienced one of the common miracles of the Christian life. Our spirits recognized each other. Brother Andrew
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You can get in anywhere if you go to serve. Brother Andrew
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Whenever, wherever, however You want me, I'll go. And I'll begin this very minute. Lord, as I stand up from this place, and as I take my first step forward, will You consider this is a step toward complete obedience to You? I'll call it the step of yes. Brother Andrew
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I am a fool for Christ...whose fool are you? Brother Andrew
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Our prayers can go where we cannot...there are no borders, no prison walls, no doors that are closed to us when we pray. Brother Andrew
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Through prayer we can reach into the future and with loving hands touch those beyond our reach. Brother Andrew
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Hatred and greed are heavy loads. Your motive, on the other hand, is love. And instead of priding yourselves on your cunning, you recognize how weak you are...so weak that you must depend totally on the Spirit of God. Brother Andrew
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Christians need a new filling of the Holy Spirit to love those who disagree with them. And the greatest expression of love is to share with them the most precious thing a Christian has, which is the good news of the salvation of Jesus Christ. Brother Andrew
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Why are we worried! " Rolf said suddenly. "This is God's work. He'll make a way for us. Brother Andrew