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

He who does not consciously choose to distance himself from a cause for sin, will be drawn to sin, even against his will.

Increasing self-criticism is the sign of increasing humility. Indeed, there is no clearer sign.

That prayer may be poured forth with that fervor and singleness of heart that it ought to have, these rules must always be observed. In the first place, anxiety concerning the things of the flesh must be altogether be put away; then we must not allow to enter our minds any thought or even memory of worldly cares or business. We must cut off slanderings, vain words or many words, jestings and the like. We must root out the disturbances of anger especially, and despondency, and also tear up the evil roots of carnal lust and avarice. And so with these and similar faults done entirely away with and cut off, - things which can also be discerned by human eyes - and with such a cleansing and purifying as we have mentioned first carried out in the sincerity of simplicity and innocence, we must lay the unshakable foundations of humility strong enough to sustain a tower which shall pierce the heavens.

A vigilant eye makes the mind pure; but much sleep hardens the soul.

Until we have acquired true prayer, we are like those who introduce children to walking. Make the effort to raise up, or rather, to enclose your mind within the words of your prayer; and if, like a child, it gets tired and falters, raise it up again. The mind, after all, is naturally unstable, but the God Who can do everything can also give it firm endurance. Persevere in this, therefore, and do not grow weary...

Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.

Love of God proceeds from conversing with him; this conversation of prayer comes about through stillness, and stillness comes with the stripping away of the self.

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

Most of us call ourselves sinners, and perhaps really think it; but it is indignity that tests the heart.

Walk before God in simplicity, and not in subtleties of the mind. Simplicity brings faith; but subtle and intricate speculations bring conceit; and conceit brings withdrawal from God.

The man who follows Christ in solitary mourning is greater than he who praises Christ amid the congregation of men.

Fasts and vigils, the study of Scripture, renouncing possessions and everything worldly are not in themselves perfection, as we have said; they are its tools. For perfection is not to be found in them; it is acquired through them. It is useless, therefore, to boast of our fasting, vigils, poverty, and reading of Scripture when we have not achieved the love of God and our fellow men. Whoever has achieved love has God within himself and his intellect is always with God.

In the hearts of the meek the Lord finds rest, but a turbulent soul is a seat of the devil.

This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits.

The angels know how to speak about love, and even they can only do this according to the degree of their enlightenment.

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

The heart of a man who oversees his soul at all times is made joyous by revelations.

Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously. And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honor your patience.

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