“The more your heart is purified by the [Jesus] prayer and your mind enlightened by ever-flowing tears, the more you … More
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A brother asked a hermit, ‘Suppose there are two monks: one stays quietly in his cell, fasting for six days … 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
“The more you draw near to God by doing his holy commandments, the more you recognize just how far you … More
“A contrite heart precedes the visitation of divine grace.” – The Watchful Mind, by a Monk on Mount Athos (painting: … More
Poemen said, ‘Try, so far as you can, to wrong no man, and keep your heart pure towards everyone.’ – … More
“You can no longer be prideful after seeing and realizing your own sickness, which, it seems to you, if people … More
“For none of us is judged for what he knows not, and no one is called blessed because he has … More
“For only tears will enlighten your mind, illuminate your soul, arouse your heart, make you more fervent in the divine … More
