ICXC NIKA | Jesus Christ Conquers | Textured Red Orthodox Cross w/ Medieval Floral Background | Orthodox Midweight Cotton Unisex TeeWhen you are subjected to the malicious and furious violence of the passions, and to the harassments of the devil, during the fulfillment of various works for God, accept these sufferings as sufferings for the Name of Christ, and rejoice in your sufferings, thanking God; for the devil is preparing you, without knowing it himself, the most shining crowns from the Lord. + St John of Kronstadt

that He will have mercy on my lowliness

“Every word is preceded by a thought

the “fire” that will consume sinners at the coming of the Kingdom of God is the same “fire” that will shine with splendor in the saints

Always live in remembrance of death

- St John of Damascus

The skies above open themselves to a different kind of perception

which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day

[it is] well

clothed in fine linen

sinews and flesh grew upon them

Their appearance is like the appearance of horses

This day dismisses the body from life