“Why then is it so strange that the dead, without their knowledge and unable to perceive these things, are seen by the living in dreams and say something, which the living know to be true when they wake up?” — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share Image
“The living should constantly consider these things and tremble, indeed beware, lest they suffer such dire penalties for their own sins.” — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share Image
“Human perception often fails, but the eye of God pierces to the marrow. A human being sees what is on the surface, but God looks upon the heart. In the kingdom of eternal blessedness an everlasting brightness shines upon all things and there perfect sanctity, having obtained every delight, exults in the sons of the kingdom. Nothing without order happens… — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share
“Night with her veil of gloom covers and conceals the face of the earth, shrouding from our eyes all that is lovely and fair… — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share Image
“Whatever good we do for the departed faithful both benefits them by conferring eternal rest and salvation, and benefits us, who do such works, by meriting God's grace and fellowship with those who are faithful to him. Therefore, we should not neglect the care for the dead, especially our loved ones and our brothers [in monastic life]. On the contrary,… — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share
“Let hearts marvel, let minds be amazed, and let limbs tremble at the novelty of it!” — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share Image
“Why then is it so strange that the dead, without their knowledge and unable to perceive these things, are seen by the living in… — Scott G. Bruce Copy Share Image
