Church Mosaic Marble Walkways Strewn with Flower Petals for Funeral Procession
A person is humble when he knows that his very being is on loan to him. ~ St. Maximos the Confessor
Everyone is born at the time best suited for their salvation. ~ St. Ambrose of Optina
Evil walks with small steps. If it were to come all at once, we would not be deceived. – – So in every test, let us say, “Thank you, my God, because this was needed for my salvation.” ~ St. Paisios of Mt. Athos
Don’t expect only sweet things. Expect bitter things, too. When you are given a spiritual state full of grace, expect a temptation soon. Likewise, when you have temptations and grief, be aware that consolation from God is near. ~ Elder Ephraim (My Elder Joseph the Hesychast)
