Paisios of Mount Athos quotes - page 4
The people of the 21st century will be saved and even acquire holiness for three obediences: - for preserving the Orthodox faith and passing it on to others, above all to their children and grandchildren - for daily repentance - for regular participation in the Mysteries of the Church.
Paisios of Mount Athos
I remember one time our parents had gone out into the field and had left me in the house with my two younger siblings. The sky suddenly darkened and a torrential rainstorm began. "What will our parents do now?,” we said. "How will they get back home?” The two little ones began crying. "Come here,” I told them, "we will ask Christ to stop the rain.” The three of us knelt down before the family's icons and prayed. In just a few minutes the rain stopped. Miracles happen through the prayers of small children. Whatever they ask of God He gives them because they are guileless and He hears their pure prayer.
Paisios of Mount Athos
The difficulties faced each day by worldly people serve as their 'monastic rule', and it is by them that they are purified. Such difficulties do far more good for people than any easy, worldly life, which does not help them either to get closer to God or to amass a heavenly reward. This is why people must accept such difficulties as gifts from God.
Paisios of Mount Athos
Paisios of Mount Athos
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Born: July 25, 1924
Died: July 12, 1994
Quotes count: 101
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