St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 14 on Tears

"In order, then, that Christ may win us all unto obedience, He promises us surpassing honors, and deigns us the highest love, saving, `My mother and My brethren are those who hear the word of God and do it.' For who among men is so obdurate and ungentle, as to refuse to honor, and accord the most complete love to his mother and brethren? For the all-powerful law of nature, even without our will, obliges us to this. When, therefore, bowing our neck to the Savior's commands, we become His followers, and so are in the relation of a mother and brethren to Him, how does He regard us before God's judgment seat? Is it not with gentleness and love? What doubt can there be of this?: And what is comparable to this honor and goodness? What is there worthy of being matched with a gift thus splendid and desirable?"

- St. Cyril of Alexandria, Commentary on the Gospel of St. Luke

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St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 14 on Tears

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St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 14

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St. Thalassios the Libyan

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