by St. Maximus the ConfessorNothing created by God is evil. It is not food that is evil but gluttony, not the begetting of children but unchastity, not material things but avarice, not esteem but self-esteem. It is only the misuse of things that is evil, not the things themselves. … [Read more...]
One Ascetic Woman
by St. Ambrose of OptinaOne ascetic woman was besieged for a long time with unclean thoughts. When the Lord came and cast them away from her, she called to Him: ‘Where were you before now, O my sweet Jesus?’ The Lord answered: ‘I was in your heart.’ She said then: ‘How could that be? For my heart … [Read more...]
On Divine Punishment: A Homily for the Sunday of the Paralytic
by St. Ignatius BrianchaninovBehold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee (Jn. 5:14).This is the commandment the Lord gave to the paralytic whom He healed, as we heard today in the Gospels.Beloved brethren! This commandment of the Lord has enormous importance for us. … [Read more...]
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