“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More
Tag: mercy
A brother asked a hermit, ‘Suppose there are two monks: one stays quietly in his cell, fasting for six days … More
“Repentance brings humility; humility will bring grace from God, because grace always goes to the humble, of necessity.” – St. … More
“According to the amount of sweetness with which you are sweetened by the divine wonders of your Christ, so much … More
orthodoxgladness: He who wishes to be saved suffers sorrow; and he who deviates from the way of salvation does not … More
“There are more who feel repentant than there are who turn their wheels onto a new way. I tell you: … More
“The more you draw near to God by doing his holy commandments, the more you recognize just how far you … More
orthodoxgladness: The Lord is the true Friend; when your friends and brothers forget about you. He does not forget and … More
“Truly, the penitent is not one who laments over the evil deed he has committed, but one who laments over … More
“A contrite heart precedes the visitation of divine grace.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos (painting: … More
