Repent sincerely…
Blessed the one who continually remembers the fear of Gehenna and hastens with tears and groans to repent sincerely in the Lord, for he will be delivered from the great tribulation.
–Saint Ephrem of Syria (c. 306-373)
Grieve over sins…
Not to sin is truly blessed; but those who sin should not despair, but grieve over the sins they have committed, so that, through grief they may again attain blessedness.
–Saint Ephrem of Syria (c. 306 – 373)
Ask, seek, and knock…
Ask with tears, seek with obedience, knock with patience. For thus he who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him that knocks it shall be opened.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
Be completely simple…
Let your prayer be completely simple. For both the publican and the prodigal son were reconciled to God by a single phrase.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
Christ’s holy name…
The more rain falls on the earth, the softer it makes it. Similarly, Christ’s holy name gladdens the earth of our heart the more we call upon it.
–Saint Hesychius of Jerusalem (Fifth Century)
Prayer ought to be…
Prayer ought to be short and pure, unless it be prolonged by the inspiration of divine grace.
–Saint Benedict (480-547)
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