by St. Barsanuphius of Optina 1845-1913 St. John Climacus was asked if there are reliable signs by which it’s possible to know whether a soul is drawing near to God or moving away from Him. After all, regarding ordinary things there are clear signs as to whether they’re good or not. When, for … [Read more...]
On Memorizing Of The Holy Scriptures
by St. Nilus of Sora Learn something from the Scriptures by heart, keeping your mind focused on it. These things impede the demons from making incursions against us. This is also a stratagem of the Holy Fathers. The Complete Extant Ascetical Works [in Greek - Thessaloniki: Ekdoseis … [Read more...]
Insights On True Repentance
By St. John Climacus of Sinai Repentance is the renewal of baptism. Repentance is a contract with God for a second life. A penitent is a buyer of humility. Repentance is constant distrust of bodily comfort... Repentance is the daughter of hope and the renunciation of despair... Repentance is … [Read more...]
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