Words from the Saints -- October 22, 2026
Gerald Largent
“Do not dispute over the truth with someone who does not know the truth; but from the person who is eager to know the truth, do not withhold words from him.” — St. Isaac the Syrian
“If you abandon God and are a slave to the passions you cannot reap God’s mercy.” — St. Thalassios the Libyan
“Even if others make war against us, it is right for us to remain in peace.” — St. John Chrysostom
“Silence the man who utters slander in your hearing. Otherwise you sin twice over: first, you accustom yourself to this deadly passion and, second you fail to prevent him from gossiping against his neighbor.” — St. Maximos the Confessor
“Look to Heaven, and measure every step of your life so that it is a step towards it.” — St. Theophan the Recluse
“Many of us feel remorse for our sins, yet we gladly accept their causes.” — St. Mark the Ascetic
“How can we say that we adhere to the meek and All-pure Christ, if we daily poison the air with tales about the sins and shortcomings of others? To conceal your own virtue and the shortcomings of others--in this is preeminent spiritual wisdom.” — St. Nicholai of Zica
“I shall never deny Christ even if you put me to a thousand tortures and cut me into pieces.” — St. Chryse