Abba Moses asked Abba Sylvanus, Can a person lay a new foundation every day? The old man replied, If you work hard, you can lay a new foundation every moment. Abba Pimen said, To throw yourself before God, not to measure your progress, to leave behind all self-will; these are the instruments for the work of the soul. The desire to rule is the mother of heresies.
Saint John ChrysostomYou carry your snare everywhere and spread your nets in all places. You allege that you never invited others to sin. You did not indeed, by your words, but you have done so by your dress and your deportment.
Saint John ChrysostomWhether or not our prayer is heard depends not on the number of our words, but on the fervor of our souls.
Saint John ChrysostomIf there were no tribulation, there would be no rest; if there were no winter, there would be no summer.
Saint John Chrysostom