Words from the Saints -- October 21, 2021
Gerald Largent
"The soul's disease is an evil disposition while its death is sin put into action." --St. Thalassios the Libyan
"Where there is simplicity, there are a hundred Angels, but where there is cleverness--there are none." --St. Ambrose of Optina
"Every good comes providentially from God. However, it quietly leaves those who are ungrateful, unfeeling and idle." --St. Mark the Ascetic
"We ourselves aggravate our sorrows when we begin to complain." --St. Joseph of Optina