If one seeks peace and comfort in the world, one will not receive except anxiety and disorder, for the characteristics of the world are fluxes and constantly changing. As for the true peace, you derive it from God Who has no “variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17). If one clings to the world and …
True peace finds its place in a clear conscious and tranquil heart. Be steadfast in God and you will acquire this peace. Leave behind what you lost and caused your sorrow, and do not let your heart cling to what caused it to suffer lest it stray. Put your trust in God alone. Do not …
It is beneficial to look at the conduct of the saints to grow in grace and progress in perfection, as they led the way of virtue. And as the poor knows the truth of his situation when he looks at a rich one, thus is the soul when it looks at the treasure of grace …
Be like a smart merchant who audits his books and by the end of the day he knows what he gained or lost. Search yourself and examine your conscience and heart very carefully to know if you are progressing or retreating. This is the right way to keep your peace for yourself and maintain your …
Avoid idleness, and flee from laziness, for laziness is a laboratory for the devil. Make every effort and be hard working, so when your enemy attacks you, he will find you busy away from him, not finding room for him in your heart. Being idle is fatal venom; it is the moth for virtue, and …
