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To enter the Church means to leave aside all those things that make up our life in the world. That which exists is God (cf. Ex 3.14), but that which is ours, which alone belongs to us is our sin, our self will, and our desire. Apart from God, the self is something non-existent, even though it is and remains, the creation of His Hands, the breath of His first blessing (cf. Gen 2.7)
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
p. 56
Prayer is given to you, placed within your heart by the Holy Spirit, Who intercedes with sighs too deep for words (Romans 8.26) Bow grace itself, God Himself, placed prayer within your soul, in the mouth of your soul.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
thd way of the spirit (p.62)
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As we journey through the desert of life, it is only natural that our thirst should draw us to the Divine Liturgy
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
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Those who belong to Christ are full of peace, joy, and have a deep sense of inner security.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
p. 46
The love of Christ enables us to know Christ.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
The Way of the Spirit
p. 31
Repentance…is not simply the opening of the gate of the soul – which in any case already took place when Divine Grace opened up the subconscious, manifesting that which was hidden – but rather the opening of the gate of heaven.
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Heaven opens up and God descends.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
p. 30
The Nativity – in the manger of the heart
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in recognizing God the soul also begins to recognize itself
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
p. 30
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after God, let us have our conscience as our mentor so that we may know which way the wind is blowing and set our sails accordingly
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Saint John Climacus
step 26 : the ladder of divine ascent: no. 6
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in union with humility, it is impossible that there should be any appearance of hatred, or any kind of dispute…
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Saint John Climacus
step 25 : the ladder of divine ascent : no. 9
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birds fear the sight of a hawk, and those who practice humility fear the sound of dispute
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Saint John Climacus
step 25 : the ladder of divine ascent: no. 51
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