Tag: understanding

alistairradley: “Many Christians are satisfied with their destination but they neglect the journey.” — A.W. Tozer And what is the … More

catholicthinker: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo70_cQALlhHTaD0j2WrX0ruaAqiTKWiD15Zq80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1avmwa2c4825l

orthodoxgladness: One ascetic lived in the desert for 40 years. She prayed day and night, slept very little – for … More

orthodoxgladness: Do not look at the sins of others, but look at your evil deeds; for you will not be … More

orthodoxgladness: Strive to be better than yesterday, and not better than others. Once we enter the competition against others the … More

orthodoxgladness: I do not tell my pain to a friend or enemy. A friend will be sad, and the enemy … More

There was a hermit who was often ill. But one year he did not fall ill and he was very … More

jrich103: “Solitude is the furnace of transformation.” — Henri Nouwen We find this same sentiment with the Desert Fathers and … More

gaze-on-jesus: Sometimes we need to take a long walk through a forest, whether it be decorated with new growth and … More

“It is vanity to desire anything that is past because you cannot bring it back again. If pleasure is vanity … More