St. Theodore the Studite: Small Catechesis 66
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“Brethren and fathers, Lent is already galloping past and the soul rejoices at the imminence of Pascha, because by it it finds rest and is relieved of many toils.”
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“Brethren and fathers, Lent is already galloping past and the soul rejoices at the imminence of Pascha, because by it it finds rest and is relieved of many toils.”
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“Brethren and fathers, the Annunciation is here and it is the first of the Feasts of the Lord, and we should not simply celebrate as most do, but with understanding and with reverence for the mystery.”
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“Brethren and fathers, in the present instruction I want to urge you to consolation from a certain story.”
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“Brethren and fathers, how good it has become for us the separation from the monastery here!”
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“Brethren and fathers, yesterday a tempest and to-day calm; yesterday a disturbance and today quiet; but blessed is God, who has also dispelled the trial and given you power to remain unmoved in the expectation of threats.”
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“Brethren and fathers, in the presence of our holy father and teacher we have no need to discourse; but nevertheless because of our custom let us say just a little.”
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“Brethren and fathers, fasting is good if it possesses its own special characteristics, which are to be peaceable, meek, well-established, obedient, humble, sympathetic and all the other forms of virtue.”
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“Brethren and fathers, in my lowliness I rejoice over you, because you are walking in harmony, conducting yourselves peaceably and continuing the season of the fast with endurance.”
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“Brethren and fathers, now that we have fasted for the first week we appear to each other somewhat different to what we were, leaner and paler.”
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“Brethren and fathers, since every beginning is difficult, the first fruits of the fast corresponding to the change of diet and of works of zeal produce a certain difficulty and roughness; but with persistence and practice it is soothed and softened…”