A collection of scriptural meditations from Saints and Fathers of the Church.

Patience reigns quietly and fruitfully in the life of the man who does not harm or endanger anyone, who is content with little and is obedient to the commandments of the Heavenly Father.

He who guards his lips, watches over his soul; but he who is bold with his lips, dishonors himself. Silence gathers, but much talking scatters.

Love and self-control purify the soul.

Break the bonds of your friendship for the body and give it only what is absolutely necessary.

A wise man is one who pays attention to himself and is quick to separate himself from all defilement.

Keep the commandments, and you will find peace; love God, and you will attain spiritual knowledge.

Keep close to Jesus.

In the humble God rejoices, but from the proud He is driven away; where there is humility, the glory of God shines forth.

Spiritual reading and prayer purify the intellect, while love and self-control purify the soul's passionate aspect.

Spiritual freedom is release from the passions; without Christ’s mercy you cannot attain it.

Strive to love every man equally, and you will simultaneously expel all the passions.

He who fears God will pay careful attention to his soul and will free himself from communion with evil.

He who fears God will pay careful attention to his soul and will free himself from communion with evil.

The greatest weapons of someone striving to lead a life of inward stillness are self-control, love, prayer, and spiritual reading.

When there is no patience, all goodness in the soul is quickly suppressed and sin grows

On days when a Saint is celebrated, Christians ought to pray more ardently, with contrition and love, and entreat the Saint to intercede with God for the salvation of their soul. The feast day of every Saint is for Christians a serious reminder of the great sufferings which the Saints experienced for the sake of Christ's faith. They were glorified by God and with glory they received a place in the Kingdom of Heaven. Let us then honor the Saints and invoke their help, in order that they might strengthen us in our prayer. And we may rest assured that our prayer will be listened to by God.

If you are not willing to repent through freely choosing to suffer, unsought sufferings will providentially be imposed on you.

Blessed stillness gives birth to blessed children: self-control, love and pure prayer.

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