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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the morning light precedes the sun, and the precursor of humility is meekness
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Saint John Climacus
step 24 : the ladder of divine ascent: no. 1
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Pride is denial of God, an invention of the devil, the despising of men, the mother of condemnation, the offspring of praise, a sign of sterility, flight from Divine assistance, the precursor of madness, the cause of falls, a foothold for satanic possession, a source for anger, a door of hypocrisy, the support of demons, the guardian of sins, the patron of pitilessness, the rejection of compassion, a bitter inquisitor, an inhuman judge, an opponent of God, a root of blasphemy.
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Saint John Climacus
step23 : the ladder of divine ascent: no. 1
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it is a great work to shake from the soul the love of men
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Saint John Climacus
step 22 : the ladder of divine ascent : no. 16
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Communion is progress towards God. We begin to unite with Him, reaching out our hands to Him as it were, and intertwining our fingers with His. Recognition occurs and even if I am blind, I’ll immediately recognize you by the touch of your hand.
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Elder Aemilianos of Simonopetra
the way of the spirit
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freedom from cowardice comes when we accept all unexpected events with a contrite heart
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Saint John Climacus
step 21 : the ladder of divine ascent: no. 9
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