Author Archives: Administrator

Mary has chosen the good part

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Administrator

If any one loves Jesus, and attends to Him in earnest, and not in a casual way, but in love abides by Him, God is already devising to make some return to that soul for its love, Continue reading →

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The Fallen Angel

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Administrator

The devil cannot fight openly, but just as a snake hides in thorns, so he mostly lurks in the delusions of wealth. If you cut out the thorns, he will soon be scared and take to flight… Continue reading →

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Secret Meditation

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Administrator

keep it always in your heart. Whether you eat or drink, or talk to someone outside your cell or on the way somewhere, do not forget to recite this prayer with a sober and attentive mind, … Continue reading →

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Friendship (part 3)

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Administrator

He who loves does not wish to command, nor to rule, but is rather obliged when he is ruled and commanded. He wishes rather to bestow a favor than to receive one, for he loves, and is so affected, as not having satisfied … Continue reading →

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Friendship (part 2)

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Administrator

for it would be better for us were the sun to be extinguished, than that we should be deprived of friends… I speak of spiritual friends, who prefer nothing to friendship. Continue reading →

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Friendship (part 1)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Administrator

For him he prays for the same things as for himself …so dear a thing is a
good friend, that times and places are loved on his account. Continue reading →

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Your names are written in heaven

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Administrator

‘Do Thou not, O Lord, permit those who have been honoured by Thee to rejoice in their honours? Continue reading →

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What is the purpose of the fasts?

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Administrator

‘Look upon my lowliness and labour and forgive me all my sins.’ (Psalm 25.18). If a soul does these things the Lord will have mercy on him because of them”. Continue reading →

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He will guide you

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Administrator

gifts of healing are through the Holy Spirit. Demons were driven out by the Spirit of God. The devil was brought to naught by the presence of the Spirit. Continue reading →

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Like the rays of the sun

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Administrator

Through His aid, hearts are lifted up, the weak are led by the hand, those going forward are perfected. He shines upon those who have been purified of every stain, Continue reading →

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