Words from the Saints – June 16, 2022
Gerald Largent
"Having sinned secretly, do not try to hide (from God). For 'all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we have to give an account'" (Hebrews 4:13). --St. Mark the Ascetic
"Let us therefore weep, O brethren, that we might not be tortured there eternally. Let us have mercy, that we be shown mercy, that we be forgiven." --St. John Chrysostom
"Our actions disclose what goes on within us, just as its fruit makes known a tree otherwise unknown to us." --St. Thalassios the Libyan
"We actively manifest love in forbearance and patience towards our neighbor, in genuinely desiring his good, and in the right use of material things." --St. Maximos the Confessor
"Who is as strong as a lion? And yet, because of his greed he falls into the net, and all his strength is brought low." --St. John the Dwarf
"The good Christian must take account of himself morning and evening and say: 'What, from all that God desires, did I do, and what did I neglect to do?' Only in this manner will one succeed in conducting himself in accordance with the will of God." --Abba Nistheros
"Obedience responds to obedience. When someone obeys God, God obeys his request." --Abba Mius of Belos