Every man is an image of God, and that all his glory is within him, in his heart. Remember that every man is an image of […]
Tag: Patristic Wisdom
Useful spiritual advice
A monk went once to Elder Feleka. He was also accompanied by several individuals that were not monks. He asked the Elder to tell them something useful like […]
Regarding Alms Giving
Alms is not only giving money out of your wallet. Alms is to accept a fellow human being to sit next to you, without alienate him/her with your thoughts. […]
Regarding Anger part 2
Learn to bravely endure the temptations that the Lord permits to come upon you. Asking for what is “right”, is exactly when you are in the wrong! Learn not […]
Regarding Anger part 1
Anger in itself is natural. Like the existence of the nervous system in your body. You can even direct your anger against your own sins and what cause you […]
Overcoming vainglory
The fight to overcome vainglory, or to be full of pride over your own achievements, is not an easy one. You can only win by secretly working on virtues […]
Regarding Forgiveness
If you hate someone, you cannot have peace in God. Because He is the one who said: “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will […]
Dealing with the gossip
Do not think that they love you these people who tell you things that make you feel sadness and hate against another person; even if these things seem […]
Regarding love
The one who till yesterday you praised him of being a righteous and virtuous person, do not disparage and speak ill of him today, because your love has turned […]
On the Love of Enemies
The Teaching of St. Silouan Although it is natural and usual to love those who love us and to do good to those who do good to […]