Whatever Passion a Man Does Not Bravely War Against | St Macarius | Gustav Dore - Samson Slaying Lion | Orthodox Christian Art PosterA man has set his affection, say, on property, another on gold and silver, another on the wisdom of the eloquence of the world for the sake of glory from men; another has loved power, another glory and honors among men, another wrath and anger for yielding quickly to it is loving it, another unseasonable conversations, another jealousy; another amuses himself and seeks pleasure all day long; another deceives himself with idle thoughts; another loves

Then cometh the end

and watch unto prayer" (1 Peter 4:7)

1:9)—that is you see something

One moment of loneliness

we do not know where You are going

+ St Gregory the Dialogist

But if you channel the water to the weeds

- St Romanos the Melodist

“The human soul gathers qualities that coincide with its activity

Luke 14:26-27

All that is not done for Christ's sake

Who can know when this will be