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Tragically, if we cannot understand the spirit of these words, uncover as it were the veil of the letter from the head (mind) of the inner man, we indeed offer our prayers to God covered because of our carnal understanding. Sense perception, the woman of such a man (mind), if not covered with...

The brother in question was probably Saint Serapion: Serapion once gave his cloak to a poor man and as he walked on and met another who was shivering, he gave that one his tunic, and then sat down naked, holding the holy Gospel, and on being asked, "Who has taken your clothes, father?" he...

:-) Quote: One day Abba Longinus questioned Abba Lucius about three thoughts, saying first, "I want to go into exile." The old man said to him, "If you cannot control your tongue, you will not be an exile anywhere. Therefore control your tongue here, and you will be an exile." Next he said to...

Remembering death! Good meditation! Quote: As of all foods bread is the most essential, so the thought of death is the most necessary of all works. The remembrance of death amongst those in the midst of society gives birth to distress and frivolity, and even more—to despondency. But amongst...

Collecting the causes (sticks) that inflame the passions of the flesh and break the good thoughts (bones) that support the body of virtue* in us, requires the stoning (teaching) of repentance so that such evil disposion is put to death by the whole (congregation) counsel of scripture. _____ *...

Joseph acted with such humility and meekness towards his brothers, despite being mistreated by them. David when he was reviled by Shimei accepted the accusations with the same humility and even defended his abuser: 2 Samuel 16:5-11 When King David came to Bahurim, there came out a man of the...

I like this stanza! It reminded me of the following quote: Believe that dishonors and reproaches are medicines that heal the pride of thy soul, and pray for those who reproach thee, as for true physicians of thy soul, being assured that he who hates dishonor, hates humility, and he who avoids...

If you had accepted to pay the extra charge, without arguing in the first place, Christ would have made your soul an icon of Himself... you lost a great opportunity. Luke 6: 27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for...

Perhaps an example will help: The Lord appeared when He was thirty years old, and with this number secretly teaches those with discernment the mysteries relating to Himself. For, mystically understood, the number thirty presents the Lord as the Creator and provident ruler of time, nature, and...

The primary etymology of the word αἰών is from the words ἀεί (always) and ων (ειμί, is/be/exist), so interpreted means 'that which always is,' so to exclude the eternal as one of its meanings is kind of ironic.

I would like to post a story. It's a little off topic, but somewhat related to the title. It may sound strange at first, but sometimes lies can fight for the truth (what is good): Once upon a time, there lived an anchorite who had great discernment; he wanted to remain in one of the Kellia*...

I commend you for captivating those symbols and making them obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5)

How can it be heaven if Christ is not there?

This reminded me of an incident from the life of Saint John the Merciful (early 7th century). If I may quote it... it illustrates the point made above: Amongst his wonderful achievements the blessed man (Saint John) attained unto this also, I mean never to judge his neighbour without good...