Ancient Christian Witness

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Anonymous said...

Hello,
Father Bless,
Gleanings from Orthodox authors and Holy fathers,
If, according to the example of Abraham and Job,
we think that we are earth and ashes, then we shall never be robbed,
but we will always have something to give to others:not gold and silver,
but an example of humility, patience, and love toward God.
May there be glory to Him forever.
Amen.
St.s Barsanuphius & John, Guidance Toward Spiritual Life...

In all respects belittle yourself before all men,
and you will be raised above the princes of this age.
St. Isaac the Syrian...
Man,
as far as his body is concerned, is like a lighted candle.
A candle must be consumed; thus also the body must die.
But the soul is immortal,
and so our care also must be more for the soul than for the body. 'For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul'
(Mk. 8:36). St. Seraphim of Sarov, Spiritual Instructions, Little Russian Philokalia, V. 1
Pray for me a sinner,
ICXC NIKA
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July 5, 2009 at 3:33 AM