Who should listen to discussions of theology? Those for whom it is a serious undertaking, not just another subject like any other… — Gregory of Nazianzus Copy Share Image
The rule of life for a perfect person is to be in the image and likeness of God. — Clement of Alexandria Copy Share Image
When you say 'Yes' or promise something, you can very easily deceive yourself and others also, as if you had already done… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence, as the Apostle directs, saying: 'Continue in prayer and watch in the same'… — Lorenzo Scupoli Copy Share Image
Provide yourself with such work for your hands as can be done, if possible, both during the day and at night, so… — Evagrius Ponticus Copy Share Image
Before His visible advent in the flesh the Logos of God dwelt among the patriarchs and prophets in a spiritual manner, prefiguring… — Maximus the Confessor Copy Share Image
The best moments on earth are those during which we meditate upon heavenly things in general, when we recognize or defend the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
I am a fairly orthodox Christian. Every Sunday, I say and do my best to mean the whole of the Creed, which… — Francis Spufford 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
Keep in mind God's precept that states, 'Judge not, and you will not be judged' (Lk. 6:37), and in no way meddle… — Symeon the New Theologian Copy Share Image
We ask for what reason our Lord was unwilling to state the time of His coming (cf. Mk. 13:31-32). If we ask… — Ambrose 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
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
'Now we are the sons of God'. This is the starting point of adoption. However, 'it does not yet appear what we… — Gregory Palamas Copy Share Image
...a disposition is an unsatisfactory thing unless we give it practical effect - deeds show dispositions. — Gregory of Nazianzus Copy Share Image
The likeness of Your Church, O Lord, is that woman who went behind and touched the hem of Your garment, saying within… — Ambrose Copy Share Image
I have often repented of having spoken, but never of having been silent. — Arsenius the Great Copy Share Image
We know that prayer in and of itself cannot save us, but carrying it out before God can. For when the Lord's… — Gregory Palamas 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
Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a… — Pachomius the Great 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
It is not our free will but 'it is the Lord who sets the captive free' (Ps. 145:7). It is not our… — John Cassian Copy Share Image
God is present in the moment of choice, not in order to watch but in order to be chosen. Therefore, each person… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
According to the orthodox Christian's Bible, all religions do not lead to God. — Fritz Ridenour Copy Share Image
