The demon of fear that tempts you, saying „Where can you flee? You have no repentance; you have no escape”, belongs to the enemy who is trying to make you lose self-control, whereas godly sadness does not attack you, but says, „Do not be afraid; try again”, for it knows that humanity is weak, and strengthens us.
Patiently accept your falls and, having stood up, immediately run to God, not remaining in that place where you have fallen.
Holy grace makes a man harmless, guileless, and
It is significant how deeply attracted men are by the spectacle of an earthly king and how eagerly they seek after it; and how everyone who lives in a city where the king…
Consider yourself lower and worse than everyone else and don’t seek praise, honor or glory from other people. “Saint Macarius of Egypt”