A clear rule for self-control handed down by the Fathers is this: stop eating while still hungry and do not continue until you are satisfied.
If the kingdom of God is within us and that is a kingdom of justice, of peace, and of joy then whoever remains with these virtues is certainly in the… - John Cassian
If the kingdom of God is within us and that is a kingdom of justice, of peace, and of joy then whoever remains with these virtues is certainly in the…
- John Cassian
If you want to correct your brother when he is doing wrong? you must keep yourself calm; otherwise you yourself may catch the sickness you are seekin… - John Cassian
If you want to correct your brother when he is doing wrong? you must keep yourself calm; otherwise you yourself may catch the sickness you are seekin…
...we should realize that there are three sources for our thoughts - God, the devil, and ourselves. - John Cassian
...we should realize that there are three sources for our thoughts - God, the devil, and ourselves.
The bond between friends cannot be broken by chance; no interval of time or space can destroy it. Not even death itself can part true friends. - John Cassian
The bond between friends cannot be broken by chance; no interval of time or space can destroy it. Not even death itself can part true friends.
...whoever is guided solely by his own judgment and decision will never climb up to the summit of perfection and will not fail to be the victim of th… - John Cassian
...whoever is guided solely by his own judgment and decision will never climb up to the summit of perfection and will not fail to be the victim of th…
True knowledge is found only among those genuinely worshiping God. - John Cassian
True knowledge is found only among those genuinely worshiping God.
No structure of virtue can possibly be raised in our soul unless, first, the foundations of true humility are laid in our heart. - John Cassian
No structure of virtue can possibly be raised in our soul unless, first, the foundations of true humility are laid in our heart.
The Doctor of our souls has placed the remedy in the hidden regions of the soul. - John Cassian
The Doctor of our souls has placed the remedy in the hidden regions of the soul.
If you wish to attain to true knowledge of the Scriptures, hasten to acquire first an unshakeable humility of heart. That alone will lead you, not to… - John Cassian
If you wish to attain to true knowledge of the Scriptures, hasten to acquire first an unshakeable humility of heart. That alone will lead you, not to…
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