Words from the Saints -- February 22, 2024
Gerald Largent
"Fear of torment is the way of a slave, desire of reward in the heavenly kingdom is the way of a hireling, but God's way is that of a son, through love." --St. Nicodemos of the Holy Mountain
"Without winter there would be no spring, and without spring there would be no summer. So it is also in the spiritual life: a little consolation, and then a little grief--and thus little by little we wouk out our salvation. Let us accept everything from the hand of God. If He comforts us, let us thank Him. And if He doesn't comfort us--let us thank Him." --St. Anthony of Optina
"If at the time of our Lord's passion He willingly endured many insults with forbearance, and accepted suffering voluntarily for our sake when it was in His power to avoid it, this acceptance of suffering for the good of others is a sign of extraordinary compassion and the highest glory." --St. Cyril of Alexandria