It is impossible for the mind to remain undisturbed by thoughts, but anyone serious about the matter can certainly permit them entry or drive them away, and although their origin does not lie entirely under our control we can choose to approve of them and to adopt them.
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
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.
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…
True knowledge is found only among those genuinely worshiping God. - John Cassian
True knowledge is found only among those genuinely worshiping God.
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 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…
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.
...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…
Everything we do, our every objective, must be undertaken for the sake of... purity of heart... we must practice the reading of the Scripture, togeth… - John Cassian
Everything we do, our every objective, must be undertaken for the sake of... purity of heart... we must practice the reading of the Scripture, togeth…
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