orthodoxgladness: Humility is when a person considers himself a sinner who has not done anything good before God. Abba Isaiah … More
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Theodore also said, ‘Humility and the fear of God surpass all the other virtues.’ ‘The gateway is humility: our predecessors … More
A hermit said, ‘I would rather be defeated and humble than win and be proud.’ – Sayings of the Desert … More
“I’m not cut out for being in the world. I’m made for the desert. In the desert, whatever you do, … More
Macarius was once returning to his cell from the marsh carrying palm leaves. The devil met him by the way, … More
Antony also said, ‘I saw the devil’s snares set all over the earth, and I groaned and said, “What can … More
Antony also said, ‘I saw the devil’s snares set all over the earth, and I groaned and said, “What can … More
Theophilus of holy memory, the bishop of Alexandria, once went to the mount of Nitria, and a hermit of Nitria … More
Evagrius said, ‘To go against self is the beginning of salvation.’ – Sayings of the Desert Fathers
“The genuine start of prayer is the warmth in the heart which consumes the passions and brings rejoicing and gladness … More
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