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What could have induced the Soviet government, which had officially institutionalized atheism, to turn to God and ask for help to be able to endure and overcome the atrocious situation the Russian people found themselves in?
Olga Rozhneva
St. Anthony of Optina replied to a question about the choice of the monastic life, that one can be saved both in a monastery and in the world. And he reminded us that the enemy may give zeal for virtues that are beyond our strength, while, on the other hand, he may instill neglect and carelessness towards deeds that are within our power.
Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon
To see how this “works out,” let us return to the story of the centurion pleading on behalf of his servant. If we compare the differing accounts of this event in Matthew and Luke, we first observe that Matthew’s is the shorter and simpler version. In this account the centurion simply goes to Jesus, requesting that the Lord speak the commanding word, so that the servant will be healed.
St. Theophan the Recluse
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Is your conscience troubled because you say prayers hastily? That is justifiable! Why do you listen to the Enemy? He is the one who spurs you on. "Make haste, hurry up," he says. That is why you do not sense any fruits from your prayer.
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Never turn to God nonchalantly, but always with great reverence. He does not need either our bows or long prayers...