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| + Try not to talk excessively in prayer, in case your mind is distracted by the search of words. One word from the publican sufficed to placate God, and a single utterance saved the thief..... St.John Climacus + Rich is the Lord, and enriching; powerful is He. and He gives unconquerable power; wise is He, and He gives wisdom; holy is He and He hallows. For every gift is good and every gift is perfect that comes from Him to those who strive to follow Him... St.Theophan the Recluse + Our wickedness shall not overpower the unspeakable goodness and mercy of God; our dullness shall not overpower God�s wisdom, nor our infirmity God�s omnipotence. St.John of Kronstadt + Out heart is like the darkened earth; the Gospel is like the sun, enlightening and giving lige to our hearts. May the true sun of Thy righteousness shine in our hearts, O Lord! St.John of Konstadt + God will not judge us about psalmody, nor for the neglect of prayer, but because by abandoning them we have opened our door to the demons. St.Isaac the Syrian + Even if thy soul should suffer somewhat from an offense, keep the sorrow within thyself. For it is said: "Within me my heart is troubled". (Psalm 142:4) St.Basil the Great + Let yourself be persecuted, but do not persecute. Let yourself be crucified, but do not crucify. Let yourself be insulted, but do not insult. St.Isaac the Syrian + When tested by some trial you should try to find out not why or through whom it came, but only how to endure it gratefully, without distress or rancor. St.Mark the Ascetic |
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