A self-indulgent heart…
A self-indulgent heart becomes a prison and chain for the soul when it leaves this life; whereas an assiduous heart is an open door.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
Control desire and…
Control desire and you will dominate anger; for desire gives rise to anger.
–Saint Thalassios the Libyan (6th-7th Centuries)
Practice self-control…
If you want to be free of all the passions, practice self-control, love and prayer.
–Saint Thalassios the Libyan (6th-7th Centuries)
To love God is…
To love God is something greater than to know Him.
–Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
The heart is free…
The heart is free which is held by no love other than the love of God.
–Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274)
Totally love Him…
Totally love Him, Who gave Himself totally for your love.
–Saint Clare of Assisi (1194-1253)
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