Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what is constantly perceived. Therefore, the ardent lover of beauty, although receiving what is always visible as… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
It is impossible that one who has turned to the world and feels its anxieties, and engages his heart in the wish to please… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
For when one considers the universe, can anyone be so simple-minded as not to believe that the Divine is present in everything, pervading, embracing… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
Peace is defined as harmony among those who are divided. When, therefore, we end the civil war within our nature and cultivate peace within… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
But if one wishes to be absolute master of all, to obtain the entire inheritance, and to exclude his brothers from even a third… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
“and the creation, in the world and above the world, that once was at variance with itself, is knit together in friendship: and we… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
It is impossible for one to live without tears who considers things exactly as they are. — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
Hope always draws the soul from the beauty which is seen to what is beyond, always kindles the desire for the hidden through what… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
If custom is to avail for proof of soundness, we too, surely, may advance our prevailing custom; and if they reject this, we are… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
Who gives you the day will give you also the things necessary for the day. — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
Today the darkness begins to grow shorter and the light to lengthen, as the hours of night become fewer… Realize that the true light… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
If we truly think of Christ as our source of holiness, we shall refrain from anything wicked or impure in thought or act and… — Gregory of Nyssa Copy Share Image
