When the soul by the Holy Spirit comes to know the Mother of God; when in the Holy Spirit the soul becomes kin to the Apostles, the Prophets, and all the Saints and Righteous Ones, then she is irresistibly drawn… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share Image
Whoever will not love his enemies cannot know the Lord and the sweetness of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit teaches us to love… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
You must teach yourself how to eat less, but with discernment, insofar as your work allows. The measure of temperance should be such that… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
The man who knows the delight of the love of God ? when the soul warmed by grace, loves both God and her brother… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
The Lord loves us so much that He suffered for us on the Cross; and His suffering was so great that we can't comprehend… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
Christ prayed for those that crucified Him: 'Father, count not this sin against them; they know not what they do.' Archdeacon Stephen prayed for… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
By obedience a man is guarded against pride. Prayer is given for the sake of obedience. The grace of the Holy Spirit is also… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
The Holy Apostle John the Theologian says that the commandments of God are not difficult, but easy (I John, 5:3). But they are only… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
Obedience is necessary not only for monks, but for all people. Even the Lord was obedient. The proud and self-regarding do not allow grace… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
We suffer because we have no humility and we do not love our brother. From love of our brother comes the love of God.… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
If a man does not tell everything to his spiritual father, then his path is crooked and does not lead to the Kingdom of… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
Tell everything to your spiritual father, and the Lord will have mercy on you and you will escape delusion. But if you think that… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
If suffer some misfortune, then think: "The Lord sees my heart, and if it pleases Him, it will be well both for me and… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
In order to abide in the love of God it is essential for anger and 'hate' to attain their maximum intensity but be directed… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
There are people who, when they encounter inability to understand, do not ask the Lord. But one must immediately say, "Lord, I am a… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
The saints are like the Lord, but so are all people who keep the commandments of Christ; but those who live according to their… — Silouan the Athonite Copy Share
