Category: Contemplations

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ” …

“You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” – 2 Timothy 2:3-4 . “To be counted as spiritual soldiers of the Lord is a great honour that …

“the Father Himself loves you” – John 16:27 . “Oh Lord, you embrace my being with your perfect overall care. You always embrace me as though you see nobody but me. You watch over me as though you have forgotten all the other creation. You grant me your gifts as though I am the only …

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous” 1 Peter 3:8 . “God rests within gentle hearts. The gentle and merciful shall sit fearless in His regions, and will inherit Heavenly glory.” St. John Climacus

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 . “Let us then overcome the world. Let us run toward eternity. Let us follow the King. Let us prepare the memorial …