Archive for the ‘Saint Issac the Syrian’ Category

This Life..

Posted on the November 18th, 2009 under Saint Issac the Syrian

Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your
light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life
has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain
pursuits.

Originally posted 2006-04-17 19:56:07.

The Cross

Posted on the September 20th, 2009 under Saint Issac the Syrian

The knowledge of the Cross is concealed in the sufferings of the
Cross.

Originally posted 2006-04-17 19:53:54.

Advent of the Saviour

Posted on the September 20th, 2009 under Nativity, Saint Issac the Syrian

The purpose of the advent of the Saviour, when He gave us His life-giving commandments as purifying remedies in our passionate state, was to cleanse the soul from the damage done by the first transgression and bring it back to its original state. What medicines are for a sick body, that the commandments are for the passionate soul.

Originally posted 2006-12-12 17:39:16.

How can man bear heavenly mysteries on earth?

Posted on the June 11th, 2006 under Pentecost, Saint Issac the Syrian

Mysteries are revealed to the humble' [Ecclus 3:19]. The humble are accounted worthy of receiving in themselves this Spirit of revelations Who teaches mysteries.