Wisdom Of The Desert Fathers
"The greatest might of a man is to bring upon his soul his transgression at all times before God, and he must expect temptation until the end. "
- Abba Anthony
"We have put the light burden on one side, that is to say, self-accusation, and we have loaded ourselves with a heavy one, that is to say, self-justification."
- Abba John
"In the act of repentance Gad's love to mankind is poured, and there is no measure to count or estimate God's love to mankind and no word can explain God's immeasurable goodness."
- Saint John Chrysostom
"Through prayer, our will becomes like that of Christ. Through prayer we gain His Spirit and are conformed to His will. His power thus rests upon us."
- Father Matthew the Poor
"Prayer reminds us day after day that we are not of this world. We are the children of Light."
- Father Matthew the Poor