May 21, 2012

Hope vs. Concern

"He who has once placed his hope in God no longer is concerned over himself." · St. Paisius Velichkovsky … [Read more...]

I Remember Achieving Nothing

"Humility is constant forgetfulness of one's achievements." · St. John Climacus … [Read more...]

Thinking Oneself Last

"Even if we should have mounted to the very pinnacle of virtue, let us consider ourselves last of all." · St John Chrysostom … [Read more...]

Seeking to be Nothing

"Unless a man sets himself at utterly at nought, he cannot speak of the majesty of God." · St. Diadochos of Photiki Comment: It is often said, among the Orthodox, that to set oneself at nothing is … [Read more...]