Confession is like a bridle that keeps the soul which reflects on it from committing sin, but anything left unconfessed we continue to do without fear as if in the dark.
The first stage of this tranquility consists in silencing the lips when the heart is excited. The second, in silencing the mind when the soul is stil… - John Climacus
The first stage of this tranquility consists in silencing the lips when the heart is excited. The second, in silencing the mind when the soul is stil…
- John Climacus
Repentance lifts a man up. Mourning knocks at heaven's gate. Holy humility opens it. - John Climacus
Repentance lifts a man up. Mourning knocks at heaven's gate. Holy humility opens it.
An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by humility alone, wit… - John Climacus
An angel fell from Heaven without any other passion except pride, and so we may ask whether it is possible to ascend to Heaven by humility alone, wit…
Whoever has become a servant of the Lord fears only his Master. But whoever is without the fear of God is often afraid of his own shadow. Fearfulness… - John Climacus
Whoever has become a servant of the Lord fears only his Master. But whoever is without the fear of God is often afraid of his own shadow. Fearfulness…
Fight to escape from your own cleverness. If you do, then you will find salvation and uprightness through Jesus Christ our Lord. - John Climacus
Fight to escape from your own cleverness. If you do, then you will find salvation and uprightness through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Become aware of God, in whose presence you are while you pray . . . Then take a formula of prayer and recite it with perfect attention both to the wo… - John Climacus
Become aware of God, in whose presence you are while you pray . . . Then take a formula of prayer and recite it with perfect attention both to the wo…
Forgetting offences is a sign of sincere repentance. If you keep the memory of them, you may believe you have repented but you are like someone runni… - John Climacus
Forgetting offences is a sign of sincere repentance. If you keep the memory of them, you may believe you have repented but you are like someone runni…
Humility is constant forgetfulness of one's achievements. - John Climacus
Humility is constant forgetfulness of one's achievements.
The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him. - John Climacus
The lover of silence draws close to God. He talks to Him in secret and God enlightens him.
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