In everyone’s spiritual life there comes a point where we can either excel or stay the same, both of which...
Concerning Obedience
Rare are they who know the mystery of obedience. The obedient man is great in the sight of God. He...
Obedience To God’s Command
“Unless a person keeps the commandments of God, he cannot make progress even in a single virtue” – Abba Agathon...
Love Of The Way Which Leads To God
Why do I pray? Why do I fast? Why do I seek seclusion? And why do I read? Is it...
A Spiritual Person Is An Obedient Person
The first thing is the blessing and obedience to the commandment of God. As it was said about Joseph the...
Putting On Christ
All the works, visibly done in this world, are done out of a certain hope of enjoying one’s labors and...
Repentance Of A Monk
A brother asked an old man, ‘If a monk succumbs to temptation he is grieved because he falls from perfection...
The Life According To The Commandments Of The Gospel
From his very early entry into the monastery, a monk should occupy himself with all possible care and attention with...
The Body Aids The Soul In Prayer
The effort of bodily prayer can help those not yet granted real prayer of the heart. I am referring to...
Discernment Of The Fathers
A certain brother came to Abba Arsenius, and said to him, “My thoughts trouble me, and say, you can’t fast...