When Abba Anthony thought about the depths of the judgments of God, he asked, 'Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age? Why are there those who are poor and those who are rich? Why do wicked men prosper and why are the just in need?' He heard a voice answering him, 'Antony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to your advantage to know anything about them.'
One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do those who have reached it find it e… - Anthony The Great
One should not say that it is impossible to reach a virtuous life; but one should say that it is not easy. Nor do those who have reached it find it e…
- Anthony The Great
This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his last breath. - Anthony The Great
This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and toexpect temptation to his last breath.
The fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic pra… - Anthony The Great
The fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately, but by time, rain and care; similarly, the fruits of men ripen through ascetic pra…
When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God. - Anthony The Great
When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.
Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother, we have sinned against Chr… - Anthony The Great
Our life and our death is with our neighbor. If we gain our brother, we have gained God, but if we scandalize our brother, we have sinned against Chr…
I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, "What can get through from such snares?" Then I heard a voice saying … - Anthony The Great
I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, "What can get through from such snares?" Then I heard a voice saying …
Expect temptation to your last breath. - Anthony The Great
Expect temptation to your last breath.
God's Providence controls the universe. It is present everywhere. Providence is the sovereign Logos of God, imprinting form on the unformed materiali… - Anthony The Great
God's Providence controls the universe. It is present everywhere. Providence is the sovereign Logos of God, imprinting form on the unformed materiali…
Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you… - Anthony The Great
Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you…
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