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

No one in the face of blasphemous thoughts need think that the guilt lies within him, for the Lord is the Knower of hearts, and He is aware that such words and thoughts do not come from us but from our foes.

I consider those fallen mourners more blessed than those who have not fallen and are not mourning over themselves; because as a result of their fall, they have risen by a sure resurrection.

Lying is wiped out by the tortures of superiors; but it is finally destroyed by an abundance of tears.

Love and humility form a holy pair; what the first builds, the second binds, thus preventing the building from falling asunder.

The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.

If it is a mark of extreme meekness, even in the presence of one’s offender, to be peacefully and lovingly disposed towards him in one’s heart, then it is certainly a mark of hot temper when a person continues to quarrel and rage against his offender, both by words and gestures, even when by himself.

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

Obedience is to give up one's own judgment but to do it with wise consultation.

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

He who really keeps account of his actions considers as lost every day in which he does not mourn, whatever good he may have done in it.

Do not hesitate to go late at night to those places where you usually feel afraid. But if you yield only a little to such weakness, then this childish and ridiculous infirmity will grow old with you. As you go on your way, arm yourself with prayer. When you reach the place, stretch out your hands. Flog your enemies with the name of Jesus, for there is no stronger weapon in heaven or earth. When you get rid of the disease of fear, praise Him who has delivered you. If you continue to be thankful, He will protect you for ever.

He who has tasted the things on high easily despises what is below. But he who has not tasted the things above finds joy in possessions.

Repentance raises the fallen, mourning knocks at the gate of Heaven, and holy humility opens it.

He who refuses to accept a criticism, just or not, renounces his own salvation, while he who accepts it, hard or not though it may be, will soon have his sins forgiven.

Let us monks, then, be as trustful as the birds are; for they have no cares, neither do they gather into barns.

If you possess the gift of mourning, hold on to it with all your might. For it is easily lost when it is not firmly established. And just as wax melts in the presence of fire, so it is easily dissolved by noise and bodily cares, and by luxury, and especially by talkativeness and levity.

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

If you feel sweetness or compunction at some word of your prayer, dwell on it; for then our guardian angel is praying with us.

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