Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Prayer (when), Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
In times of affliction, unceasingly call out to the merciful God in prayer. The unceasing invocation of the name of God in prayer is a treatment for the soul which kills not only the passions, but even their very operation. As a doctor finds the necessary medicine, and it works in such a way that the sick person does not understand, in just the same way the name of God, when you call upon it, kills all the passions, although we don’t know how this happens.
— Saint Barsanuphius the Great (Sixth Century)
Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century), Page: Quotes, Prayer (why), Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
At the time of darkness, more than anything else kneeling is helpful.
— Saint Isaac of Syria (Seventh Century)
Contemplation, Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361), Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Prayer (when), Quote Author, Quote Topic
Every one should find some suitable time, day or night, to sink into his depths, each according to his own fashion. Not every one is able to engage in contemplative prayer.
–Johannes Tauler (c. 1300-1361)
Love (others), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
To harbor no envy, no anger, no resentment against an offender is still not to have charity for him. It is possible, without any charity, to avoid rendering evil for evil. But to render, spontaneously, good for evil — such belongs to a perfect spiritual love.
–Saint Maximos the Confessor (580-662)
Cross, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
God will help you carry your cross, and will give you strength and grace. God takes our human staff from us and gives us His Cross instead. We must receive it with faith and generosity.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
Abandonment (of self), Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Abandon yourself unto His fatherly hands and you will find joy. If we meditate on Christ crucified, our sadness would turn into joy. Ask God that we may have the happiness
of contemplating Him in Heaven.
–Saint Joan Antide-Thouret (1765-1826)
