Paesius, the brother of Poemen, loved one of the monks and Poemen did not like it. So he went and … More
Tag: christianity
“It is in accepting given situations, which requires a loving heart, that one encounters God.” – St. Seraphim Rose
A hermit said, ‘He who bears scorn and injury and loss with patience, can be saved.’ – Sayings of the … More
“The secret [in prayer] is not to think about asking for the specific thing at all. The secret is to … More
A hermit was asked how it was that some people said they had seen angels. He answered, ‘Blessed is he … More
Thy way was through the sea, thy path through the great waters; yet thy footprints were unseen. – Psalm 76
“It is a great thing, all important, to have no will.” – St. Porphyrios
A hermit said, ‘Even if you have succeeded in the habit of keeping silent, you should not have that in … More
“Let us each one note and write down our actions and the impulses of our souls as though we were … More
“I have committed fornication, adultery, pride, arrogance, insult, blasphemy, uncontrollable laughter, drunkenness, gluttony, overeating, hate, envy, greed, love of money, … More
