Words from the Saints -- November 6, 2025
Gerald Largent
“Ask with tears, seek with obedience, knock with patience.” --St. John Chrysostom
“The merciful person is he who gives to others what he himself received from God, whether it be money, or food, or strength, a helpful word, a prayer or anything else...” --St. Peter of Damascus
“You should always say your prayers with tireless diligence... For humble patience, tirelessness and persistence in prayer conquer the unconquerable God and incline Him to mercy.” --St John Climacus
“You must descend from your head into your heart. At present your thoughts of God are in your head.” --St. Theophan the Recluse
“Love sinners, but hate their works; and do not despise them for their faults, lest you be tempted by the same trespasses.” --St. Isaac the Syrian
“No human being can take God as his Father unless he takes the Church as his mother.” --St. Cyprian of Carthage