Κατηγορία

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On our side (Abba Kassianos)

Κατηγορίες: In English

As the most lenient of judges and referees as regards our contests, Christ maintains the balance between us and our opponents. He steps in against the brutal onslaught of the enemy attacks and ‘as well as the trial’ gives us the strength to gain an outright victory. Without this divine help, the demons would certainly overwhelm us.

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I’m reconciled to him (Saint John the Sinaite)

Κατηγορίες: In English

I don’t know by what means or method I can bind this friend of mine (i.e. the body) and condemn him. Because, before I can bind him, he gets free and before I can condemn him, I’m reconciled to him. Before I can punish him, I feel sorry for him, become reconciled to him and soften towards him. How can I defeat him, whom by nature I love? How can I free myself from him to whom I’m bound eternally. How can I get rid of him, who will be raised with me? (Ladder 15, 83).

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