Know two thoughts and fear them. One says: you are a saint; the other: you will not be saved. Both these thoughts are from the enemy, and there is no truth in them. You must think: I am a great sinner, but the Lord is merciful, He loves His children greatly, and will forgive my [...]
Archive for June, 2008
St. Silouan on Pride and Vainglory
Posted in St. Silouan on June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
St. Silouan on Inner Peace
Posted in Peace, St. Silouan on June 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was just reading St. Silouan who said,
Judging by what is written in the Scriptures and by the character of the people surrounding us, we are living in the final days. However, as that great holy man of Russia, Saint Serafim of Sarov, said, we must seek to keep safe our inner peace, because without [...]
Elder Cleopa
Posted in ascesis on June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I caught a video Sunday morning on Youtube by Elder Cleopa where he explained that what keeps a person on the narrow path of salvation is fear of God on one side and fear of death on the other. My experience shows it to be so. My fear of death is growing more [...]
