Words from the Saints -- September 17, 2020
Gerald Largent
"God judges our intention, but in that which is within our power He, in man-befriending wise, also requires us to act. Great is he who leaves undone nothing that is within his power; but greater is he who humbly attempts what is beyond his power." --St. John Climacus
"The Kingdom of Heaven is not a reward for works, but a gift of grace prepared by the Master for His faithful servants." --St. Mark the Ascetic
"The soul is greater than the body: the body becomes sick, and with that it is finished. But a spiritual sickness extends into eternity. Deliver us, O lord, from such illness, and grant us healing." --St. Macarius
"If you wish not to fall away from the love of God, do not let your brother go to bed feeling irritated with you, and do not go to bed yourself feeling irritated with him. Reconcile yourself with your brother, and then come to Christ with a clear conscience and offer Him your gift of love in earnest prayer (Matthew 5:24)." --St. Maximos the Confessor
"Unexpected trials are sent by God to teach us to practice the ascetic life; and they lead us to repentance even when we are reluctant." --St. Mark the Ascetic