Upright of heart…
Upright of heart is he whose thought does not turn away either to excess or to lack, but is directed only to the mean of virtue.
–Saint Basil the Great (329-379)
Body and soul…
Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
God gives perseverance…
God gives us some things, as the beginning of faith, even when we do not pray. Other things, such as perseverance, he has only provided for those who pray.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Travelers on a journey…
Our Lord’s words teach us that though we labor among the many distractions of this world, we should have but one goal. For we are but travelers on a journey without as yet a fixed abode; we are on our way, not yet in our native land; we are in a state of longing, not yet of enjoyment. But let us continue on our way, and continue without sloth or respite, so that we may ultimately arrive at our destination.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Getting back up again…
A young monk said to Abba Sisoes: “Abba, what should I do? I fell.” The elder answered: “Get up!” The monk said: “I got up and I fell again!” The elder replied: “Get up again!” But the young monk asked: “For how long should I get up when I fall?” “Until your death,” answered Abba Sisoes. “For a man heads to his judgment either fallen or getting back up again.”
–Saint Sisoes (d. 429)
Repentance is…
Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a contract with God for a second life. A penitent is a buyer of humility.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
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