“…purifying himself as much as he can, [the humble man] struggles to make room in himself for the Beloved for whom he longs. And the Beloved for whom he longs, finding room for Himself in this man, takes up His abode there…Dwelling there, He protects His home, and fills it with light. And the person [...]
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St. Peter of Damascus – Making Room for God
Posted in St. Peter of Damascus on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What Makes Trials Profitable? – St. Peter of Damascus
Posted in St. Peter of Damascus on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Every tribulation that we accept patiently is good and profitable; but if we do not accept it patiently, it drives us away from God and serves no useful purpose.”
St. Peter of Damascus on Patience and Humility
Posted in Humility, Patience, St. Peter of Damascus on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The signs that a person has patience and humility are tears, contrition of soul before God, flight into stillness and patient recourse to God, a diligent enquiry into the Scriptures and a desire, based on faith, to accomplish God’s purpose. When, on the other hand, a person lacks patience and humility, the signs of this [...]
