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

O, you souls who wish to go on with so much safety and consolation, if you knew how pleasing to God is suffering, and how much it helps in acquiring other good things, you would never seek consolation in anything; but you would rather look upon it as a great happiness to bear the Cross of the Lord.

Do not trust that because of abstinence you will not fall. One who had never eaten was cast from Heaven.

Where a fall has overtaken us, there pride has already pitched its tent; because a fall is an indication of pride.

Reading the scriptures is a great safeguard against sin.

Let no one on seeing or hearing something supernatural in the monastic way of life fall into unbelief out of ignorance; for where the supernatural God dwells, much that is supernatural happens.

A servant of the Lord is he who in body stands before men, but in mind knocks at Heaven with prayer.

Blessed is he who, though maligned and disparaged every day for the Lord's sake, constrains himself to be patient. He will join the chorus of the martyrs, and boldly converse with the angels.

Meekness is a rock overlooking the sea of anger, which breaks all the waves that dash against it, yet remains completely unmoved.

It is not safe to swim in one's clothes, nor should a slave of passion touch theology.

Do not condemn, even if you see with your eyes, for they are often deceived.

Meekness is an unchangeable state of mind, which remains the same in honor and dishonor.

People of high spirit bear offence nobly and gladly, but only the holy and righteous can pass through praise without harm.

Offer to the Lord the weakness of your nature, fully acknowledging your own powerlessness, and imperceptibly you will receive the gift of chastity.

Meekness is an immovable state of soul which remains unaffected, whether in evil report or in good report, in dishonor or in praise.

Do you wish God to hear your prayer immediately, brother? When you lift your hands up to heaven, pray first of all, with your heart, for your enemies and God will grant you speedily whatever else you request.

As the gradual pouring of water on a fire completely extinguishes the flame, so the tears of mourning are able to quench every flame of anger and irritability. Therefore, we place this next in order. (after mourning).

Meekness consists in praying calmly and sincerely for a neighbor when he causes many turmoils.

Control your appetites before they control you.

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