discussions of dogma as from an unruly lion; and never embark upon them yourself, either with those raised in the Church, or with strangers.
Isaac the Syrian, in Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Flee from
discussions of dogma as from an unruly lion; and never embark upon them yourself, either with those raised in the Church, or with strangers.
Isaac the Syrian, in Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian
Saturday, October 25, 2008
A brother asked
one of the elders: What is humility? The elder answered him: To do good to those who do evil to you. The brother asked: Supposing a man cannot go that far, what should he do? The elder replied: Let him get away from them and keep his mouth shut.
From The Wisdom of the Desert pp. 53-54
From The Wisdom of the Desert pp. 53-54
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