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“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us” Hebrews 12:1 . “Let us consider the patience of holy men and women, how they willingly endured long periods of fasting, vigil and various other physical hardships …

“but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” Romans 8:24,25 . “When you pray, bring to mind the ploughman who sows in hope. He Who causes to return …

And this is the commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also – 1 John 4:21 . “Do you know the power of love? Christ passed over all the marvellous works which were to be performed by the apostles and said, ‘by this shall men know that you …

The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice. The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide. Psalms 36:30,31 . The beginning of Divine wisdom is the serenity acquired from generosity of soul and forbearance with human infirmities.- St. Isaac the Syrian