Words from the Saints -- October 10, 2024
Gerald Largent
"Reaping unwillingly the wickedness we deliberately sow, we should marvel at God's justice." --St. Mark the Ascetic
"A son of God is a person who through wisdom, power and righteousness has become like God." --St. Thalassios the Libyan
"When self-will and ease become habitual, they overthrow a man." --St. Poemen
"Presumption and boastfulness are causes of blasphemy. Avarice and self-esteem are causes of cruelty and hypocrisy." --St. Kosmas Aitolos
"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." --St. John Chrysostom
"When you pray inwardly and outwardly, be firmly convinced that the Lord is there, by you and within you, and hears every word, even if only said to yourself, even when you only pray mentally; speak from your whole heart, sincerely, judge yourself likewise sincerely, without in the least justifying yourself; have faith that the Lord will have mercy upon you—and you will not remain unforgiven. This is true. It is taken from experience." --St. John of Kronstadt