Spiritual writings by the holy fathers
There is need not only of faith, but also of a spiritual way of life… that we may keep the Spirit that was given once for all.
- St. John Chrysostom
Sometimes we do not see any outlet, any escape from our sins, and they torment us: on account of them, the heart is oppressed with sorrow and weary. But Jesus looks upon us and streams of tears flow from our eyes, and with tears all the tissue of evil in our soul vanishes. We weep with joy that such mercy has suddenly and unexpectedly been sent to us.
- St. John of Kronstadt
The virtue opposed to pride is humility. Even the Most Holy Theotokos says of herself,
"For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden…" (Luke 1:48) - St. Tikon of Zadonsk
The devil, who out of hatred and envy does not like to see a person spiritually happy, stirs up everything in order to cause bitterness and poison. Let us keep striving to produce self-consolation through spiritual means...
- Elder Ephraim of the Holy Mountain
When you are walking somewhere, think at each step that every stride takes you nearer the grave.
- St. Theophan the Recluse
It is of great significance if there is a person who truly prays in a family. Prayer attracts God's Grace and all the members of the family feel it, even those whose hearts have grown cold. Pray always. - Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
Repentance is given us as grace after grace, for repentance is a second regeneration by God. That of which we have received an earnest by baptism, we receive as a gift by means of repentance. Repentance is the door of mercy, opened to those who seek it. By this door we enter into the mercy of God... - St. Isaac the Syrian
He who has realized love for God in his heart is tireless in his pursuit of the Lord his God, and bears every hardship, reproach, and insult nobly, never thinking the least evil of anyone. - St. Maximos the Confessor
It was through whispering that the serpent drove Eve out of Paradise, so he who speaks against his neighbor will be like the serpent, for he corrupts the soul of him who listens to him and he does not save his own soul.
- St. Hyperechius of Egypt
- St. John Chrysostom
Sometimes we do not see any outlet, any escape from our sins, and they torment us: on account of them, the heart is oppressed with sorrow and weary. But Jesus looks upon us and streams of tears flow from our eyes, and with tears all the tissue of evil in our soul vanishes. We weep with joy that such mercy has suddenly and unexpectedly been sent to us.
- St. John of Kronstadt
The virtue opposed to pride is humility. Even the Most Holy Theotokos says of herself,
"For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden…" (Luke 1:48) - St. Tikon of Zadonsk
The devil, who out of hatred and envy does not like to see a person spiritually happy, stirs up everything in order to cause bitterness and poison. Let us keep striving to produce self-consolation through spiritual means...
- Elder Ephraim of the Holy Mountain
When you are walking somewhere, think at each step that every stride takes you nearer the grave.
- St. Theophan the Recluse
It is of great significance if there is a person who truly prays in a family. Prayer attracts God's Grace and all the members of the family feel it, even those whose hearts have grown cold. Pray always. - Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica
Repentance is given us as grace after grace, for repentance is a second regeneration by God. That of which we have received an earnest by baptism, we receive as a gift by means of repentance. Repentance is the door of mercy, opened to those who seek it. By this door we enter into the mercy of God... - St. Isaac the Syrian
He who has realized love for God in his heart is tireless in his pursuit of the Lord his God, and bears every hardship, reproach, and insult nobly, never thinking the least evil of anyone. - St. Maximos the Confessor
It was through whispering that the serpent drove Eve out of Paradise, so he who speaks against his neighbor will be like the serpent, for he corrupts the soul of him who listens to him and he does not save his own soul.
- St. Hyperechius of Egypt
We should always say the Jesus Prayer...
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
More to come...