Enjoy the Silence
Mar
16
2020
Many times I regretted that I spoke; I have never regretted keeping silent. Enjoy the Silence!
Many times I regretted that I spoke; I have never regretted keeping silent. Enjoy the Silence!
True fasting lies in rejecting evil, holding one’s tongue, suppressing one’s hatred and banishing one’s lust, evil words, lying and betrayal of vows.
Patiently accept your falls and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen.
If you believe firmly that God cares for you, then you do not need to worry about the body, nor need you be concerned about
Divine care surrounds all human beings all the time, but it is only seen by those who
Words are instruments of this world, but
The man who has found love eats and drinks Christ every day and hour and so is made immortal. ‘Whoever eats of this bread’, He says, ‘which I will give him, will never taste death.’ Blessed is he who consumes the bread of love, which is Jesus! He who eats of love eats Christ, the God over all, as
The man who chooses to consider God an avenger, presuming that in this manner he
Sin is a blazing fire. The less fuel you give it, the faster it dies down; the more you feed it, the more it burns. Whoever does not voluntarily withdraw himself from
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit and raises man to Heaven. The highest form of prayer is…
Just as the shadow follows the body, so God’s mercy follows humble reflections. “Saint Isaac the Syrian”
Just as a healthy eye desires the light, so, if fasting’s undertaken with discretion, it’s followed by a desire for prayer. “Saint Isaac the Syrian”
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If God is slow in answering your request, or if you ask but do not promptly receive anything…