Elder Joseph the Hesychast, Monastic Wisdom Writings of the Fathers

"Bring before your eyes the blessings, whether physical or spiritual, conferred on you from the beginning of your life down to the present, and call them repeatedly to mind in accordance with the words: 'Forget not all His benefits' (Ps. 102:2). Then your heart will readily be moved to the fear and love of God, so that you repay Him, as far as you can. by your strict life, virtuous conduct, devout conscience, wise speech, true faith and humility - in short, by dedicating your whole self to God. When you are moved by the recollection of all these blessings which you have received through God's loving goodness, your heart will be spontaneously wounded with longing and love through this recollection or, rather, with the help of divine grace."

- St. Mark the Ascetic

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Elder Joseph the Hesychast, Monastic Wisdom Writings of the Fathers

Writings of the Fathers

Elder Joseph the Hesychast, Monastic Wisdom

"When we lack patience, our temptations seem greater than they really are. The more a person grows accustomed to enduring them, the smaller they become, & he passes through them effortlessly. Thus he becomes as solid as a rock."

Elder Joseph the Hesychast, Monastic Wisdom

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