A servant of the Lord stands bodily before men, but mentally he is knocking at the gates of heaven with prayer.
John ClimacusWe know the utility of prayer from the efforts of the wicked spirits to distract us during the divine office; and we experience the fruit of prayer in the defeat of our enemies.
John ClimacusWhen you hear that your neighbor or friend has reproached you in your absence or presence, then show love and praise him.
John Climacus