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"There’s nothing you can do that would make Him turn away from you."
That's a quote from our very own Bree Solstad from this week's upcoming episode.
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"God uses those faculties He has given you and that you have let flourish."
Wisdom from a Desert Father
“The same Abba Isidore said, ‘It is the wisdom of the saints to recognize the will of God. Indeed, in obeying the truth, man surpasses everything else, for he is the image and likeness of God."
Wisdom from a Desert Father
“[Abba Elias said] Even more, observe your thoughts, and beware of what you have in your heart and your spirit, knowing that the demons put ideas into you so as to corrupt your soul by making it think of that which is not right, in order to turn your spirit from the consideration of your sins and of God.”
Wisdom from a Desert Father
“[Abba Isaiah] also said, ‘When God wishes to take pity on a soul and it rebels, not bearing anything and doing its own will, He then allows it to suffer that which it does not want, in order that it may seek Him again.’ ” The Sayings of the Desert Fathers - The Alphabetical Collection, translated by Benedicta Ward, SLG.
Wisdom from a Desert Father
“Abba Zeno said, ‘If a man wants God to hear his prayer quickly, then before he prays for anything else, even his own soul, when he stands and stretches out his hands towards God, he must pray with all his heart for his enemies. Through this action God will hear everything that he asks.’ ”
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"As I'm blessing the people with the chalice, I'm looking over God's inheritance."
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That’s a quote from Mother Natalia in this week’s upcoming episode. Have you experienced this invitation in your life?Grabbing Quote
“If we don’t provide Jesus Christ, nothing else is worthy…He’s the only worthy gift to those who are seekers.”