In times of trial, people draw closer to God, which is why God also has to allow such trials, in times when mankind settles onto the wrong path.
Lord, You who among people come in secret, have mercy on us and put fire to the prison,
Lord Jesus Christ, help me so that today, for the whole day, I may cast myself aside, since who knows out of what petty reason I will
Christ willed freely with His divine and His human will to be obedient to God the Father till death, for free will is absolutely inherent in every rational nature. After all,
The tears of gratitude shed by the poor for your acts of charity towards them will be burnished pearls for you in the life beyond the grave. “Elder Arsenie Boca”
Nobody can say exactly when and how tears come. They well up suddenly. Of course, you shouldn’t weep so that people will see you. Profound repentance is tears unseen. You suddenly feel such a sinner and immediately the tears start from your eyes. “Elder Arsenie Boca (of Romania)”
You know Jesus’ words and deeds, but you don’t yet know Christ Himself. And until you find Him, you don’t know even yourself, nor your destination nor the purpose of the world. “Elder Arsenie Boca (of Romania)”
If somebody accuses you of committing a sin that you didn’t do, humble yourself and you’ll inherit the crown of incorruption. You’ll be wise when, through your silence rather than anger, you stop the mouths of others, who speak evil. Don’t become angry or enraged except with yourself. Anger and stubbornness are uncontrollable forces of the soul. based on Elder Arsenie Boca (of Romania)
A sad man is a man with the lights turned off. So,…