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You cannot destroy the passions on your own, but ask God, and He
will destroy them, if this is profitable for you.
:St. [[Anatolius I of Optina|Anatoly of Optina]]
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An old man was asked, 'How can I find God?' He said, 'In fasting,
Angels, and let us take part in the psalmody in such a way that
our mind may be in harmony with our voice.
:St. [[Benedict of Nursia|Benedict]]
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Humility is the only thing we need; one can still fall having
enslaved to vainglory and the clamors of life, and stand feebly
and lazily at vigils and whisper and jest.
:St. [[Joseph of VolokalamskVolokolamsk]]
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Chastise your soul with the thought of death, and through
less. Immortality is given to the one who perseveres; everlasting
life is offered; the Lord promises His Kingdom.
:St. [[Cyprian of Carthage|Cyprian]]
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Christ is Risen!
blood and who have received through this promise life eternal,
blessed, and unceasing.
:St. [[Amvrosy Ambrose of Optina]]
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Lord God, have mercy on me a sinner: I am not worthy to stand
