Words from the Saints -- June 26, 2025

“God will judge not merely the actions but the secrets of men’s hearts. Let no one think to escape by ignorance, for the conscience is our constant accuser or defender.” --St. Cyril of Jerusalem

“There is a law of God within the heart of every man. The conscience cries out in the silence and darkness, even without Scripture. That cry is either a blessing or a condemnation.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“A good conscience is the palace of Christ; the temple of the Holy Spirit; the joy of the angels. It is our natural law restored in grace.” --St. Basil the Great

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: that is, those who have humbled themselves in everything, even in the knowledge they think they possess. These are truly rich in the Kingdom.” --St. John Climacus

“To mourn is to grieve not only for one’s own sins but for the brokenness of the whole world. This is the mourning that draws God’s comfort.” --St. Maximus the Confessor

“To be blessed means to be full of divine joy, even amid suffering. The Beatitudes are not human logic, but divine vision, showing us the face of true joy.” --St. Nikolai Velimirovich

“Obedience to Christ begins with the renunciation of the world, just as the apostles left their nets. Such obedience brings light to the heart and purifies it for the vision of God.” --St. Anthony the Great