Tuesday, May 26, 2015

St. Nikon of Optina Quotes


“In order to fulfill the commandments of Christ, you must know them! Read the Holy Gospel, penetrate its spirit and make it the rule of your life.”  ~ ~ ~ St. Nikon of Optina


"Do not forget prayer; it is the life of the soul."  ~ ~ ~ St. Nikon of Optina

“Most of our sins happen because we forget the commandments of God.” ~ ~ ~ St. Nikon of Optina

“We must consider all evil things, even the passions which war against us, to be not our own, but of our enemy the devil. This is very important. You can only conquer a passion when you do not consider it as part of you.” ~ ~ ~ St. Nikon of Optina