Wherefore is this? Because our common enemy, the Devil, endeavours with all his might to oppose the intentions of the God-man, Christ.… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The Devil endeavours by every means to keep men in error, in the enticement of the passions, in darkness of mind and… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
It would seem, after this, that even when living upon earth we must live as if in the heavenly kingdom, dwelling there… — 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… — 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… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
God is inexhaustible in His gifts to men? Everywhere we see plenty and joy; only the greedy rich lay their hands on… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Christ wishes to raise men up to heaven, and has given them all the means to attain this; whilst the Devil, who… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
God is nearer to us than any man at every time. He is nearer to me than my raiment, nearer than the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
A man who is wrathful with us is a sick man; we must apply a plaster to his heart - love; we… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Your Lord is Love: love Him and in Him all men, as His children in Christ. Your Lord is a fire: do… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Besides loving each other, we must bear with each other and pardon ? 'forgive them that trespass against us' ? in order… — 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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
A man becomes spiritual insofar as he lives a spiritual life. He begins to see God in all things, to see His… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The Lord, before His Incarnation, let mankind experience all the bitterness of sin, all their powerlessness to eradicate it; and when all… — 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
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
