Words from the Saints -- June 18, 2026
Gerald Largent
“The man who truly loves God keeps His commandments.” --St. Maximus the Confessor
“Humility is the robe of the Godhead.” --St. Isaac the Syrian
“Prayer is food for the soul. Do not starve yourself.” --St. John Chrysostom
“The beginning of salvation is to condemn oneself.” --St. Joseph the Hesychast
“The ladder to the Kingdom is within you, hidden in your soul.” --St. Isaac the Syrian
“He who has humility for his portion has God for his helper.” --St. Barsanuphius the Great
“The Gospel was given not for knowledge alone, but for the transformation of life.” --St. Theophan the Recluse
“The Lord did not say ‘learn from Me’ because I fasted, but ‘because I am meek and humble in heart.’” --St. John Climacus