“God helps us when there is no one else to help. God is there at the point of greatest tension, … More
Tag: grace
“Whatever man’s heart enjoys, that it desires, and it is the slave of whomever it serves.” – The Watchful Mind, … More
“The devil cannot enter the soul that is in love with Christ.” – St. Porphyrios
“Christ, then, as we believe and as we are convinced, is the sweetness and inexpressible delight of our souls.” – … More
Once when John was going up from Scetis with other monks, their guide lost his way in the night. The … More
“Lord, my Lord, until when will you leave me in this world, and why don’t you take me to where … More
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
stkatherine: “Don’t wage your Christian struggle with sermons and arguments, but with true love.” — St. Porphyrios There is a … More
“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More
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