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“But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:17,18 . BROTHER: What are fasting and prayer? OLD MAN: …

“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