Pachomius the Great Quotes
- Be ever more obedient to God and He will save you.
- Shun the praise of men and love the one who, in the fear of the Lord, reprimands you.
- We are assailed by the temptation of the love of money. If you wish to acquire riches ? they are the bait of the fishers…
- When a thought oppresses you, do not be downhearted, but put up with it in courage, saying, 'They swarmed around me closer and closer, but…
- It is patience that reveals every grace to you, and it is through patience that the saints received all that was promised to them.
- Take as an example the wisdom of Joseph and his submission. Do battle in chastity and service until you make yourself a king (cf. Gen.…