SACRAMENTAL LIVING

“Trials should be distinguished from temptations. Trials come directly from the God of Providence, while temptations come directly from the evil spirits, although they are allowed by God. Trials are neither saving nor leading to spiritual death in themselves; they are only reasons for the manifestation of human will in relation to what the Lord gives us. The purpose of temptations is spiritual death, although they disguise themselves as something harmless and even good. Tempt

“It is of note to me that there is a great darkness associated with God in some presentations of the Christian faith, enough to drive...

“All good things come from God providentially, and those who bring them are the servants of what is good.” (St. Mark the Ascetic)  “We do...

“Two gifts that God has given to man for the good of himself and others and which he should multiply are conscience and faith. The...

“There is a kind of moral person with a passion for cleanliness, who runs to confession because for him any little spot is unbearable,...

“Desire is transformed into lust when we exclude God from the picture. Without God, the natural powers of our soul become corrupt. Abba...

“During the first century, the people of God envisioned the Messiah as a descendant of David (Matthew 12:23) who would conquer nations...

“The standard of judgment is uncalculated mercy toward others. The works produced by faith are emphasized, for saving faith always...

“All of life’s choices have consequences, consequences for ourselves and consequences for the world around us. And when we fall into the...

“Our Lord Jesus Christ entered into this world to endure its suffering. He did not simply remove it from us, He shared in it. And as a...