January 5, 2012

Men are often called intelligent wrongly. Intelligent men are not those who are erudite in the sayings and books of the wise men of old, but those who have an intelligent soul and can discriminate between good and evil. They avoid what is sinful and harms the soul; and with deep gratitude to God they resolutely adhere by dint of practice to what is good and benefits the soul. These men alone should truly be called intelligent. St. Anthony the Great, Philokalia

December 29, 2011

To live a Christian life is impossible. All one can do as a Christian is to "die daily". St. Silouan from "Saint Silouan" pg 236

Thursday, December 22, 2011

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, Philokalia

Monday, December 19, 2011

If a man falls into some sin and does not feel remorse for his offence as he should, he will easily fall into the same net again. St. Mark the Ascetic, Philokalia

December 15, 2011

The fear of God compels us to fight against evil; and when we fight against evil, the grace of God destroys it. St. Mark the Ascetic, Philokalia