Tag: faith

“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

“For only tears will enlighten your mind, illuminate your soul, arouse your heart, make you more fervent in the divine … More

I didn’t know how much I longed for Him. How the words I have read so many times of His … More

“Where the sign of the Cross is, magic is weak and witchcraft has no strength.” – St. Antony of Egypt

“When someone mortifies his passions by the ascetic life, a divine ray shines in his heart and banishes all thoughts … More