John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Spiritual (life)
[E]very tree each summer unfailingly puts forth at least one shoot of considerable size, and unfailingly grows in height and dimension. It seems as though every tree tries each year to advance by the strength that God has given it; therefore, say to yourself, ‘I, too, must each day, each year, absolutely grow higher and higher morally, better and better, more and more perfect; must advance on the road to the Kingdom of Heaven, or to the Father which is in Heaven, through the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Spirit dwelling and working within me.’
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
What darkness, what madness, what sickness, what a terrible, deadly power is sin!
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic, Struggle (with Sin)
The principal characteristic of this present, temporal life is temptation.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
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How insignificant is the earth and earthly life in comparison with heaven, with Christ’s eternal kingdom! And yet we attach ourselves so much to the earthly things and care so little for the salvation of the soul, for eternal life!
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Quote Author
Jesus Christ is the consolation, the joy, the life, the peace and the breadth of our hearts! Glory to God, the Most Wise and Most Gracious, that He allows the spirit of evil and death to tempt and torment us! Otherwise we should not have sufficiently appreciated and valued the comfort of grace, the comfort of the Holy Spirit the Comforter, the Life-Giving!
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
John of Kronstadt (1829-1908), Page: Quotes, Prayer (how), Quote Author, Quote Topic
It is necessary to rouse the heart to pray, otherwise it will become quite dry. The attributes of prayer must be: love of God, sincerity, and simplicity.
–Saint John of Kronstadt (1829-1908)
