Blessed the one who continually humbles himself willingly; he will be crowned by the One who willingly humbled himself for our sake.
Ephrem the SyrianNot only men, but also women, the weaker sex, in going by the narrow path of Christ have received for themselves the Kingdom of Heaven. For there is neither male nor female, but everyone receives his own reward according to his own labor.
Ephrem the SyrianLike the apple of Thine eye preserve me, O Lord God; defend me and beneath Thy wings shelter me from temptations.
Ephrem the Syrian