Be Silent!
Do not speak more than necessary, do not argue with anyone, do not upset anyone with what you say. Flee from occasions that may lead you to sin as much as you can, avoid the agitation, noise, and bustle of the world!
Calm yourself! Do not scatter yourself by trying to do too much, do not lose your peace or waste your time on trivial things. Do only as much as is needed.
This world drains us of strength, consumes us with all its problems, and many times we forget that we do not live for a thousand years, we forget that prayer or our relationship with God is the most important thing!
We need peace and quiet; we must learn to turn off the radio, TV, and phone, and spend a golden moment not just with ourselves, but especially with Christ!
In silence, God speaks to you through your conscience; pay attention to what He tells you and surely you will not regret it!
Saint Paisios of Mount Athos
جمعهٔ سرخ
مرگ اما رستاخیزی در پی دارد،
دل، نالهٔ جلجتا را باز میسازد.
چون آهکِ داغ، در خود میسوزد،
از پهلو خون، روانه میگردد.
قهرمان، در دلِ درد و رنج،
بر دشمنان دعای رحمت میخواند.
“Keep saying The Prayer! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me! Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me! This is what will save you. The Name of Christ will illumine your mind (nous); it will strengthen your Soul; it will help you in the war against the demons; it will cultivate the virtues; and it will become everything for you.”
Saint Joseph the Hesychast