Wisdom from the Fathers Patiently abiding in prayer signifies a man’s renunciation of himself. St. Isaac the Syrian 6 years ago trueorthodox 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) Tags: Love prayer self-denial Continue Reading Previous St. Theophan the Recluse on the Clearing of our MindNext What is Important is the Labor of Striving Towards God