Tag: die to self

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

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

“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

“The more you draw near to God by doing his holy commandments, the more you recognize just how far you … More

“A contrite heart precedes the visitation of divine grace.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos (painting: … More

Poemen said, ‘Try, so far as you can, to wrong no man, and keep your heart pure towards everyone.’ – … More

“You can no longer be prideful after seeing and realizing your own sickness, which, it seems to you, if people … More

“For none of us is judged for what he knows not, and no one is called blessed because he has … More