Tag: St. Silouan

“The unattainableness of perfection obliges us all continually to turn to God in prayer for understanding and help.” – St. … More

“Who will seek that which he has not lost? How can you look for something that you do not know … More

“The perfect never say anything of themselves…they only say what the Spirit inspires them to say.” – St. Silouan

“It is good at all times and in all things to ask God for understanding of what to do or … More

“Where there is no love for enemies and sinners, the Spirit of the Lord is missing.” – St. Silouan

“Keep thy mind in hell, and despair not.” – St. Silouan

“Despair is worse than anything – and it is blasphemy against God, as if God were incapable of saving us, … More

“I have never reached my father’s stature. He was absolutely illiterate – and he even used to make mistakes in … More

“Our brother is our life.” – St. Silouan

“We know that the greater the love, the greater the sufferings of the soul. The fuller the love, the fuller … More