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Quotes

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

A small affliction borne for God’s sake is better [before God] than a great work performed without tribulation, because affliction willingly borne brings to light the proof of love.

Humility, even without works, can save a man.

Love the poor, and through them you will find mercy.

Only when you have seen your imperfection, can you be perfected.

Ascetical endeavor is the mother of sanctification. From sanctification the first taste of the perception of Christ’s mysteries is born...

An unmerciful ascetic is a barren tree.

If you have no works, do not speak on virtues. Afflictions suffered for the Lord's sake are more precious to Him than every vow and sacrifice; and the odor of their sweet surpasses every fragrance.

When patience greatly increases in our soul, it is a sign that we have secretly received the grace of consolation. The power of patience is stronger than the joyful thoughts that descend into the heart. Life in God is the downfall of the senses; when the heart lives, the senses fall away. The resurrection of the senses is the deadening of the heart; when the senses are quickened, it is a sign that the heart has died to God.

A small affliction borne for God's sake is better [before God] than a great work performed without tribulation, because affliction willingly borne brings to light the proof of love.

Ease and idleness are the destruction of the soul and they can injure her more than the demons.

Let us love silence till the world is made to die in our hearts. Let us always remember death, and in this thought draw near to God in our heart--and the pleasures of this world will have our scorn.

The more a man's tongue flees verbosity, the more his intellect is illumined so as to be able to discern deep thoughts; for the rational intellect is befuddled by verbosity.

Do not keep company with the disputatious, lest you be forced to take leave of your calm.

Continual study in the writings of the saints fills the soul with incomprehensible wonder and divine gladness.

For what is denying oneself? He who truly denies himself does not ask, Am I happy? or, Shall I be satisfied?

Blessed are those who, from love of God, have girded their loins with unquestioning simplicity for this sea of suffering, and who do not turn back.

A righteous person who is wise resembles God: he never disciplines anyone in order to take vengeance upon a wrongdoing, but only so that the person may be set aright, or that others may be deterred.

Love sinners, but hate their works; and do not despise them for their faults, lest you be tempted by the same trespasses.

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