Tag: protestant

“When you are face to face with the stark reality of death, your whole life changes in a few minutes.” … More

“God desires us to follow the examples of the saints by absorbing the vital sap of their virtues and turning … More

orthodoxgladness: The depth of silence We are deceived when we think that we communicate with each other through the word. … More

“In our own spiritual trial, Jesus on the cross is our refuge, and uniting our anguish with his is our … More

“A moth is not helped much by its eyes, because, blinded by its desire for the beauty of the light, … More

“Gratitude flows from the recognition that all that is, is a divine gift born out of love and freely given … More

Those that wait upon the Lord Content with drowning in his love Will surely see his face. – Barbara Dent, … More

“When fear is at its worst, then God is closest, if we abandon ourselves to Him in trust.” – Barbara … More

“Attaining to real contemplation without a preliminary cleansing of the heart is impossible.’ – Archimandrite Sophrony

“Whatever the means he employs, the proud man will never attain genuine union with God. ’ – Archimandrite Sophrony