Tag: christianity

How can I start to describe You, My God, when I cannot even describe myself?

Amoun of Nitria came to Antony, and said to him, ‘I see that I have more to suffer than you; … More

“The awareness of God shall be with you as clearly as a toothache.” – Theophan the Recluse

“We do what the soldiers did during the Passion. We would love to cover Christ’s eyes, to be able to … More

“Today, people ask to be loved and that is why they are disappointed. The right thing to do is not … More

“Everything spiritual and mystical is indescribable.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos

“Pray without anxiety, calmly, with faith in God’s Love and Providence. Don’t get tired of praying.” – St. Porphyrios

“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More

A brother asked a hermit, ‘Suppose there are two monks: one stays quietly in his cell, fasting for six days … More

“According to the amount of sweetness with which you are sweetened by the divine wonders of your Christ, so much … More