Words from the Saints -- March 26, 2026
Gerald Largent
“Let us not be ashamed to confess our weakness. For when we confess, we draw down God’s mercy upon us.” — St. John Chrysostom
“Faith is the root of all good; but it must be living, active, and strengthened by prayer and fasting.” — St. Theophan the Recluse
“Do not doubt in your heart when you pray, even if what you ask is not given quickly; for God delays in order to give greater gifts.” — St. Isaac the Syrian
“Do not be surprised if you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously.” — St. John Climacus
“The Mother of God alone stood between God and the whole human race, making God the Son of Man and men the sons of God.” — St. Gregory Palamas
“The knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary.” — St. Irenaeus of Lyons
“Hope in God is a firm anchor; it does not allow the soul to be carried away by the storms of life.” — St. Ephraim the Syrian
“Keep your mind in hell and despair not.” — St. Silouan the Athonite