A Christian must always be kind, gracious, and wise in order to conquer evil by good. — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The Lord is the accomplishment of everything good that I think, feel and do. — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Leave all human injustices to the Lord, for God is the Judge, but as to yourself, be diligent in loving everybody with… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Do not be vexed with those who show pride, or malice, effeminacy, and impatience in their intercourse with you, or others, but… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The heart is refined, spiritual, and heavenly by nature - guard it; do not overburden it, do not make it earthly, be… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The longer we remain without confessing, the worse it is for us, the more entangled we become in the bonds of sin,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
He who is insolent towards men is insolent towards God... Respect in man the grand, inestimable image of God and be forbearing… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Should thoughts of self-praise, of self-satisfaction, occur to you, say: 'I myself am nothing; all that is good in me is accomplished… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Never confuse the person, formed in the image of God, with the evil that is in him: because evil is but a… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Remember that God, during your prayers, is watching for your affirmative answer to the question which He is inwardly asking you: 'Do… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
If God has given us Himself, if He abides in us and we in Him, according to His own true words, then… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
...if you wish to get pure air into your room, or if you go for a walk in the fresh air, think… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
When you pray either aloud or to yourself for others ? for instance, for the members of your household or for strangers,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
We must by every means humble our hearts and subdue our proud intellect, lest we should be like the contemporaries of the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
...when seeking material light, remember the spiritual light which is indispensable for the soul, and without which it remains in the darkness… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
How do we receive the highest mystery of Divine love to us ? the mystery of the Christian faith? With our mind,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
'Hail, you who are highly favored, the Lord is with you' (Lk. 1:28)! Thus does the holy Church invoke the most holy… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
God is resplendently reflected in the souls of His chosen ones, and these pure souls, these images of God, like the transparent… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Avoid duplicity, that is, do not let your heart be divided between attachment to God and attachment to earthly things, 'You cannot… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Prayer is spiritual breathing; when we pray we breathe in the Holy Spirit; praying in the Holy Spirit (Jd. 1:20). Thus, all… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
'For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them' (Mt. 18:20). I… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Divine service, being the high contemplation of the mind, is at the same time, and pre-eminently, the peace, the sweetness and blessedness… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
In prayer and in every work of your life avoid suspicious ness, doubt and diabolical imaginations. Let your spiritual eye be single,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Our wickedness shall not overpower the unspeakable goodness and mercy of God; our dullness shall not overpower God's wisdom, nor our infirmity… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Our requests are necessary expressly to strengthen our faith, through which alone we can be saved. 'By grace are we saved through… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
'With God all things are possible' (Mk. 10:27). With God the thought itself is deed. He speaks and it is. Short and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Love does not reflect. Love is simple. Love never mistakes. Likewise believe and trust without reflection, for faith and trust are also… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
It is necessary for a Christian to fast, in order to clear his mind, to rouse and develop his feelings, and to… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Both learned and unlearned young men seldom go to church, and in general do not attend to their spiritual education, looking upon… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
When you are in the temple, remember that you are in the living presence of the Lord God, that you stand before… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
'If he trespass against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to you, saying, I… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Firmly believe that the Lord is at all times everything to you. During prayer He is the power and the fulfillment in… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Worthless is the charity of the man who bestows it unwillingly, because material charity is not his, but God's gift, while only… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
As the Holy Trinity, our God is One Being, although Three Persons, so, likewise, we ourselves must be one. As our God… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The Lord called Himself and is the 'good Shepherd' (Jn. 10:11). If you believe in His guidance, then you will understand by… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Do not lose your temper with those who sin. Do not have a passion for noticing every sin in your neighbor and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
If you are fond of dressing elegantly, or when you put on your clothes, think of the incorruptible garment of righteousness in… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
If you see the fury and hear the howling of the tempest, or read of shipwrecks, think of the storm of human… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
When you see your body wasted away through sickness, do not murmur against God, but say: 'The Lord gave, and the Lord… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Do not be despondent when fighting against the incorporeal enemy, but even in the midst of your afflictions and oppression praise the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Adam became so proud that he wished to become God and died for his pride; the Son of God humbled Himself unto death, and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Do not despise any man, however poor he may be; but behave with full respect and kindness to every well-intentioned man, especially to the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Leave all human injustices to the Lord, for God is the Judge, but as to yourself, be diligent in loving everybody with a pure… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
If you see the fury and hear the howling of the tempest, or read of shipwrecks, think of the storm of human passions causing… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The man who is poor in spirit desires and says with his whole heart, Hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Everything that breathes, breathes by air and cannot live without air; similarly all reasonable free creatures live by the Holy Spirit, as though by… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
...people mostly pray as if there were no God with them, or as if He did not heed their prayers. Let us ascribe to… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Wherefore is this? Because our common enemy, the Devil, endeavours with all his might to oppose the intentions of the God-man, Christ. He endeavours… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
How do we receive the highest mystery of Divine love to us ? the mystery of the Christian faith? With our mind, heart and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The heart is refined, spiritual, and heavenly by nature - guard it; do not overburden it, do not make it earthly, be temperate to… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Your Lord is a God of mercy and bountifulness: be a source of mercy and bountifulness to your neighbors. If you will be such,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
When you are in the temple, remember that you are in the living presence of the Lord God, that you stand before His face,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
