How Can a Man Teach to His Neighbor that which He Himself does not Observe
One of the Elders asked, “How can a man teach to his neighbor that which he himself does not observe?”
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Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. St. Isaac the Syrian
Love is the fruit of prayer … Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. Therefore the self-denial of the soul turns into love for God. (St. Isaac the Syrian, Homily, 43)
St. Theophan the Recluse on the Clearing of our Mind
Sincere faith is the renunciation of your own mind. It is necessary to make your mind naked and present it like a clean chalkboard to faith, so that she can draw herself on it like she is, without any admixture…
The Strong Wind of Earthly Glory
Do not seek earthly glory in any matter, for it is extinguished for him who loves it. In its time it blows on a man like a strong wind, and then quickly, taking from him the fruits of his good…
St. Isaac the Syrian Shows us the “Short Path”
If a man does not argue with the thoughts that the enemy secretly sows in us, but by prayer to God uproots conversation with them, this is a sign that his mind has attained wisdom, and that he has found…
St. John Chrysostom Teaches us to be Thankful by Saying 3 Things
“Would you like to learn words of thanksgiving? Hearken unto the Three Children, saying, ‘We have sinned, we have transgressed. You are righteous, O Lord, in all that you have done unto us because you have brought all things…
10 Things Orthodox Christians Must Do According to St. Sergius of Radonezh
Orthodox Christians must steadfastly remain in Orthodoxy, preserve oneness of mind with one another and unhypocritical love, guard purity of soul and body, reject evil and unclean intentions, temperately partake of food and drink, and above all adorn themselves…
