mercy – Page 6 – One Voice United

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

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

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

Paesius, the brother of Poemen, loved one of the monks and Poemen did not like it. So he went and … More

“It is in accepting given situations, which requires a loving heart, that one encounters God.” – St. Seraphim Rose

A hermit said, ‘He who bears scorn and injury and loss with patience, can be saved.’ – Sayings of the … More

A hermit was asked how it was that some people said they had seen angels. He answered, ‘Blessed is he … More

“I have committed fornication, adultery, pride, arrogance, insult, blasphemy, uncontrollable laughter, drunkenness, gluttony, overeating, hate, envy, greed, love of money, … More

The brothers surrounded John the Short when he was sitting in front of the church, and each of them asked … More

“A good life and faith in God is a great weapon.” – St. Antony of Egypt