Abandonment (of self), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
The soul that has acquired humility is always mindful of God, and thinks to herself: ‘God has created me. He suffered for me. He forgives me my sins and comforts me. He feeds me and cares for me. Why then should I take thought for myself, and what is there to fear, even if death threaten me?’ The Lord enlightens every soul that has surrendered to the will of God, for He said: “Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”
–Saint Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938)
Page: Quotes, Struggle (with Sin)
Anger is a reminder of hidden hatred, that is to say, remembrance of wrongs.
–Saint John Climacus (c. 525-606)
Page: Quotes, Prayer (what), Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
Prayers which are really spiritual – because the Spirit was praying in the heart of the saints – are recorded in scripture, and they are full of unutterably wonderful declarations.
–Origen (c. 184- c. 254)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
First drink from the Old Testament, so that you may drink from the New as well. You cannot drink from the second without drinking from the first. Drink from the Old Testament to slake your thirst, and from the New to quench it completely.
–Saint Ambrose of Milan (339-397)
Page: Quotes, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
When reading the Holy Scriptures, he who is humble and engaged in spiritual work will apply everything to himself and not to someone else.
–Saint Mark the Ascetic (Fifth Century)
Church, Page: Quotes, Quote Topic
Where there is Christ Jesus, there is the Catholic Church.
–Saint Ignatius of Antioch (First Century)
