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Quotes

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

During a time of disturbance and warfare of thoughts, one should lessen a little even the ordinary quantity of food and drink.

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Listlessness is an apathy of soul; and a soul becomes apathetic when sick with self-indulgence.

If someone is judged worthy to receive the gift of knowledge but allows his heart to be full of bitterness or rancor or aversion to another, it is as if he had been struck in the eye by a thornbush. That is why knowledge is no good without charity.

Strive to walk worthily of the vocation to which you were called.

A wise elder gives the following advice to monks and youth alike: 'Avoid eating foods which are to your liking, but, preferably, eat the simplest foods, and be thankful to God, Who also sends you these.'

If you have received from God the gift of knowledge, however limited, beware of neglecting charity and temperance. They are virtues which radically purify the soul from passions and so open the way of knowledge continually.

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5025 E. Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147

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