Grace is given not to them that speak (their faith) but to those who live their faith. St Gregory the Theologian
Tag: Wisdom
The Acceptances of Death Drives out Sin
But to avoid being heedless, it is good to consider the word of the Apostle, "I die daily." For if we too live as though dying daily, we shall not sin. And the meaning of that saying is, that as we rise day by day we should think that we shall not abide till evening;… Continue reading The Acceptances of Death Drives out Sin
The Beauty of Silence
"I have always something to repent for after having talked, but have never been sorry for having been silent" Saint Arsenius the Great
Saint Makarios of Egypt
Indeed, it is becoming man that if he fasts or keeps the night vigil, or prays or does anything of good, he should attribute it all to the Lord, and say, "If God had not empowered me, I could never have fasted or prayed or left the world." In this way, God sees your good… Continue reading Saint Makarios of Egypt
St. John of Chrysostom
Do you want to work miracles also like the disciples? Be rid of transgressions and you have accomplished it. Yes, for sin is a great demon, beloved. And if you exterminate sin, you have performed a greater thing than they who drive out ten thousand demons. Saint John of Chrysostom the Golden Mouth
Learn Boldness from Sinners
“It is amazing that religious people are shy of being religious while sinners are bold and daring in sinning and condemning spiritualities.” ~H.H Pope Shenouda
You are Mad, You are not Like us
“A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him saying, ‘You are mad, you are not like us.” -Saint Anthony the Great
Striking at a Shadow
He [or she] who lives virtuously cannot be injured by any hardship or be deprived of their inward pleasure. For being supported by favorable hopes, nothing will be able to throw [the Christian] into dejection. What is there that anyone can possibly do to cause the noble-minded Christian to become sorrowful? Take away his [or… Continue reading Striking at a Shadow
Lust Takes, Love Gives
Perhaps the most distinguished quality in love…is sacrifice. This is the big difference between love and lust: love always seek to give and lust always seek to take. H.H. Pope Shenouda III
Pray Based On The Heavenly
“Let your prayer be based on seeking God’s good pleasure, His glory, the extension of His Kingdom and all other graces that are in harmony with the Divine Will. However, if the object of your prayer is to realize worldly expectations or empty pleasures, it will only bring disappointment.” Mar Ignatios Ephrem Barsaum
Fathers in Iconography 