... a Christian is quite certain to fall into the same sins which he condemns in another with merciless and inhuman severity,… — John Cassian Copy Share Image
'The long-suffering man abounds in understanding' (Prov. 14:29), because he endures everything to the end and, while awaiting that end, patiently bears… — Maximus the Confessor Copy Share Image
The Church even now is the kingdom of Christ and the kingdom of heaven. Accordingly, even now His saints reign with Him,… — Saint Augustine Copy Share Image
Truth is not something you can appropriate easily and quickly. You certainly cannot sleep or dream yourself to the truth. No, you… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
Do you know of any more overwhelming and humbling expression for God's condescension and extravagance towards us human beings than that He… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
'Greater love has no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends' (Jn. 15:13). In truth if… — Poemen Copy Share Image
... the Apostle Peter declared that the Church was built by the Holy Spirit. For you read that he said: 'God, Who… — Ambrose Copy Share Image
The patient endurance of the saints exhausts the evil power that attacks them, since it makes them glory in sufferings undergone for… — Maximus the Confessor Copy Share Image
If you want to correct your brother when he is doing wrong? you must keep yourself calm; otherwise you yourself may catch… — John Cassian Copy Share Image
Trinity!! Higher than any being, any divinity, any goodness! Guide of Christians in the wisdom of heaven! Lead us up beyond unknowing… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share Image
'They straightway left their nets and followed Him' (Mt. 4:20). The Apostles did not grudge leaving their nets for the Lord's sake,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
He who is accustomed to give account of his life at confession here will not fear to give an answer at the… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
Every man possesses that which is according to the image of God, for the gifts of God are irrevocable (Rom. 11:29). But… — John of Damascus Copy Share Image
Those who seek the Lord should not look for Him outside themselves; on the contrary, they must seek Him within themselves through… — Maximus the Confessor 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
Grace comes immediately to meet some of those who strive, giving them assurance of the earnest of their inheritance (cf. Eph. 1:14),… — Gregory Palamas Copy Share Image
He who through virtue and spiritual knowledge has brought his body into harmony with his soul has become a harp, a flute… — Maximus the Confessor Copy Share Image
'Go to My brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto My Father, and your Father, and to My God, and your… — Gregory Palamas Copy Share Image
The heavenly Father Whom we worship is the Father of the Truth, namely, of the only-begotten Son, and has the Spirit of… — Gregory Palamas Copy Share Image
When one has looked upon Jesus, though he be of little stature like Zacchaeus of old (cf. Lk. 19:3), and climb up… — Gregory of Nazianzus Copy Share Image
The accursed one does not allow the eye of the heart to see the Lord or His saints. He darkens our heart… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
When hungry, do not throw yourself upon food - else you will overload your heart and body. Eat slowly, without avidity, with… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
...we must all offer up a hymn of praise to the God... who is 'Lord of lords' (Deut. 10:17, Ps. 136:1, I… — Pope Dionysius Copy Share Image
