A brother went to Abba Matoes and said, “How have the monks of Scetis surpassed even the Scriptures by loving … More
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Abba Matoes said: “When I was younger I would say to myself, ‘Maybe someday I will do some good work’. … More
“Everything I bring is too small. Only God can turn a worthless coin into a miracle of humility. I cannot.”
“We have been brought from non-existence into being. As to what we were before, that is, the old man, we … More
“Make no mistake: Christianity is Christianity because of the God-man…Everything that is of the New Testament merges into one enormous … More
“When the soul of man boils with the fire of divine desire, the spiritual fire is at the same time … More
“Pious zeal makes a small, worthless coin priceless to God.” – St. Philaret
“It is impossible for a man to be freed from the habit of sin before he hates it, just as … More
“As much as possible, be more quiet.” – St. Joseph of Optina
“Prayer is food for the soul.“ – St. Joseph of Optina
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