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Wisdom from the Fathers

Courage through Periods of Darkness

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IT IS NOT JOY OF THE SPIRIT ALONE THAT MANIFESTS OUR LOVE OF GOD; UNFLINCHING COURAGE, STAUNCHLY MAINTAINED THROUGH LONG PERIODS OF DARKNESS AND ANGUISH, PROVES THIS LOVE EVEN MORE DEFINITELY.
ST. MACARIUS OF OPTINA

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Wisdom from the Fathers

“There is nothing better than peace in Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and in the air. “

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