“What is it, then, which distinguishes the outlook of great poets and artists from the arrogant subjectivism of common sense? … More
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“Until the very evensong of life, hear nothing within your heart but the refrain of your own nothingness.” – Dom … More
“Until a man’s earthly life finishes its course, up to the very departure of the soul from the body, the … More
onevoiceunited: “How I pray is breathe.” – Thomas Merton
onevoiceunited: “There are many good feelings, but the feeling of worthlessness is the most fundamental; and when it is absent … More
“The drunkard, the fornicator, the proud—he will receive God’s mercy. But he who does not want to forgive, to excuse, … More
“A continuously happy life produces extremely unhappy consequences.” – St. Ambrose of Optina
“Eternity is with us, inviting our contemplation perpetually, but we are too frightened, lazy, and suspicious to respond: too arrogant … More
“According to thy mercy, pour out upon me, who am miserable, at least one small drop of grace to make … More
Abba Poemen also said this about Abba Isidore that whenever he addressed the brothers in church he said only one … More
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