“Prayer of the heart…consists principally of a person placing his mind within the heart and, without speaking with his mouth, … More
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“It is not the raising of the dead or in working miracles that Christian perfection lies, but in extreme humility.” … More
Abba Joseph asked Abba Sisoes, “How long should it take a man to get rid of his passions?” The elder … More
Abba Ammun of Raithu asked Abba Sisoes, “When I read the scriptures, my mind wants to compose an elegant explanation … More
“We all know that we are going to die. We should live life accordingly.” – Nicolas Diat, A Time To … More
“Fear is a bad counselor.” – Nicolas Diat, A Time To Die
“The monk must die to everything before leaving the body, in order not to harm anyone.” – Sayings of the … More
“Death, the thing that man dreads most of all, holds no terrors for the believer, just as abysses, precipices, and … More
“Chastise your soul with the thought of death, and through remembrance of Jesus Christ concentrate your scattered intellect." – St. … More
“You must not be greatly troubled about many things, but you should care for the main thing — preparing yourself … More
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