I have seen people who fell unwillingly, and I have seen people who would willingly fall, but cannot. And I pitied the latter much more than those who fall daily; because even though impotent, they yearn for the stench.
— John of Sinai,The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 15, # 22
Christ is Everything. He is joy, He is life, He is light. He is the true light who makes man joyful, makes him soar with happiness; makes him see everything, everybody; makes him feel for everyone, to want everyone with him, everyone with Christ.
Where there is no love, there is no Church. There remains only its external form, a deceit, which repulses people. That is why our churches remain empty, that is why our young people lapse. Lord, help us to become Your Church, not just its appearance.
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions. God bless you!
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