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Saint Silouan of Mount Athos Love is an interior disposition that cannot be described adequately, but one can specify conditions and manifestations. In this way it is possible, by close attention to the wisdom of the Fathers, to define different steps in the love of enemies, from the most elementary to the highest. [1] The…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςThe Teaching of St. Silouan Although it is natural and usual to love those who love us and to do good to those who do good to us (Mt 5:46-47; Lk 6:32-33), to love our enemies is distasteful to our nature. One can say that it isn’t in our power but is an attitude…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςElder Sophrony(Sakharov) of Essex “At last he rose up from his stool , intending to bow down and worship, when he saw a gigantic devil standing in front of the ikon, waiting to be worshipped. Meanwhile, the cell filled with other evil spirits.” (ibid. p.42) St. Silouan prayed, ‘Lord, Thou seest that I desire…
Συνέχιση ανάγνωσηςGlory to God in the Heights, and on earth peace, goodwill among men. St. Silouan the Athonite Humility, once firmly established, makes the foundation for wisdom strong . King Solomon famed for his wisdom said, “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2). David the Prophet and King…
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