Category: Contemplations

“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:11,12 “A holy man was asked why the most virtuous persons are given the greatest sorrow. “Suffering, for those who accept it with …

“Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God” – Luke 12:8-9 . “The Lord therefore, is not convinced by the inner faith alone; but seeks …

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:10 . “The Saint believes that all events, even the most fierce, against the children of God, are used by the Lord as part of His plan for salvation” St John Chrysostom

“By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas” Psalm 65:5 . “A servant of the Lord is he who in body stands before men, but in mind knocks at Heaven with prayer.” …