Category: Contemplations

“Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counsellor?”” Romans 11:33-34 . Someone asked Abba Anthony, “What must one do in order to please …

He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty. Luke 1:53 . . . “Christ never enriches the one who is rich, nor does He feed the one who is satisfied, nor justify the one who is righteous, nor redeem one who relies on his own power, nor …

“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong” 2 Corinthians 12:10 . . . When we are attacked by weakness, sickness, and grief, then our strength will be made perfect; and our faith will be crowned if …

“By your patience possess your souls.” Luke 21:19 . “Do not be surprised that you fall every day, but do not give up. Stand your ground with courage. Then, assuredly, the angel who guards you will honor your patience.” St. John of the Ladder