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

In this order, and by this succession, the ecclesiastical tradition from the apostles, and the preaching of the truth, have come down to us. And this is most abundant proof that there is one and the same vivifying faith, which has been preserved in the Church from the apostles until now, and handed down in truth.

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

Love and self-control purify the soul.

Keep the body properly slim so that you reduce the burden of the heart's warfare, with full benefit to yourself.

The study of divine principles teaches knowledge of God to the person who lives in truth, longing and reverence.

Apt silence bridles anger.

Self-control and strenuous effort curb desire; stillness and intense longing for God wither it.

When someone is free, he has rights and obligations. When he gets married, he has few rights and very many obligations. When, however, he obtains children also, he has no rights, but only obligations.

Everything you do in revenge against a brother who has harmed you will come back to your mind at the time of prayer.

Just as desire and rage multiply our sins, so self-control and humility erase them.

If you lay down rules for yourself, do not disobey yourself; for he who cheats himself is self-deluded.

Struggle until death to fulfill the commandments: purified through them, you will enter into life.

The Panagia is the salvation of the whole world, she is the only mother for all Christians… She has much love for the human race, especially for sinners.

The intellect becomes a stranger to the things of this world when its attachment to the senses has been completely sundered.

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

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

Let us all run to the Panagia in every circumstance to ask her, to have her as our aid.

Just as desire and rage multiply our sins, so self-control and humility erase them.

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