When a thought oppresses you, do not be downhearted, but put up with it in courage, saying, 'They swarmed around me closer and closer, but I drove them back in the name of the Lord' (Ps. 118:11). Divine help will… — Pachomius the Great Copy Share Image
We are assailed by the temptation of the love of money. If you wish to acquire riches ? they are the bait of the fishers hook ? by greed, by trafficking, by violence, by ruse or by excessive manual work that deprives you of leisure for the service of God ? in a word by any other means ? if… — Pachomius the Great Copy Share
It is patience that reveals every grace to you, and it is through patience that the saints received all that was promised to them. — Pachomius the Great Copy Share Image
Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a king (cf.… — Pachomius the Great Copy Share Image
Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you. — Pachomius the Great Copy Share Image
When a thought oppresses you, do not be downhearted, but put up with it in courage, saying, 'They swarmed around me closer and closer,… — Pachomius the Great Copy Share Image
