Repentance Would you like me to list also the paths of repentance? They are numerous and quite varied, and all lead to heaven. FIRST PATH OF REPENTANCE A first path of repentance is the condemnation of your own sins: Be the first to admit your sins and you will be justified. For this reason, too, …
A Contrite Spirit I acknowledge my transgression, says David. If I admit my fault, then you will pardon it. Let us never assume that if we live good lives we will be without sin; our lives should be praised only when we continue to beg for pardon. CRITICIZE VS. CORRECT, ACCUSE & EXCUSE But men …
St John Cassian On the Holy Fathers of Sketis And on Discrimination 'From what Abba Serapion said, we can learn that we shall be granted the gift of true discrimination when we trust, no longer in the judgments of our own mind, but in the teaching and rule of our fathers. The devil brings the …
Seven instructions which Abba Moses sent to Abba Poemen. He who puts them into practice will escape all punishment and will live in peace, whether he dwells in the desert or in the midst of brethren. 1. The monk must die to his neighbour and never judge him at all, in any way whatever. The …
