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"But this man [St. Paul] even barbarians attend to, and even foolish and ignorant men. For his preaching is set forth to all alike, it knows no distinction of rank, no preëminence of nation, no other thing of the sort; for faith alone does it require, and not reasonings. Wherefore it is most worthy of admiration, not only because it is profitable and saving, but that it is readily admissible and easy, and comprehensible to all: which is a main object in the Providence of God, who setteth forth His blessings to all in common." St. John Chrysostom

"And it is fitting that we render thanks not only when rich, but also when poor, not when in health only, but also when sick, not when we thrive only, but also when we have to bear the reverse. For when our affairs are borne onward with a fair wind, to be thankful is not matter of wonder. But when no small tempests be upon us, and the vessel veers about and is in jeopardy, then is the great time for displaying patience and goodness of heart." St. John Chrysostom

"Many of the evils among us begin with ignorance of the Scriptures. It is from this that heresies arise, that people become careless in how they live, and that they expend great effort without gaining anything spiritually. Just as someone trying to walk without daylight will constantly lose his way, those who do not look to the light of Holy Scripture will repeatedly fall into sin, because they are walking in darkness. The remedy is to keep our eyes open and attentive to the light shining from the Apostle’s [Paul] words..." St. John Chrysostom

'My hands were right here.' 'You haven't seen me typing at all.' What about all these moments...? @MarquettDavon @JayDyer @NoFugazeepod

"Who am *I* before myself? I am the one I desire to be. We are never satisfied with who we are, and that is a good thing. We cannot be content with ourselves, because *we are not*. We are made in God's image, but we are creatures. God *is*; we *become*. And I long for the person I will become." Mother Siluana

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"On seeing them [the brothers], Paul thanked God and took courage." Acts 28:15 "...Paul himself also was affected after the manner of men. For it says, “he took courage, when he saw the brethren.” Although he had worked so many miracles, nevertheless even from sight he received an accession (of confidence). From this we learn, that he was both comforted after the manner of men, and the contrary." St. John Chrysostom

11-month speedrun, 999,999 score but corrupted save file. What a waste! ;P

What @RealBenMichael left out from St. Nikolai of Velimirovich's book, "Culture and nationalism are empty because they boast about themselves, forever trumpeting their own worth; materialism, imperialism, and egoism are deceitful, for they hide behind other labels. In Fyodor Dostoevsky’s words, one could call them demons. Yet once upon a time, all of them stood for truth, and they could again, but only if they were made holy by faith in the One Living God and filled with the spirit of His law. In other words, they must come fully under God’s authority and serve for the glory of His name." And, "Nationalism, like all false gods, leaves no space for the Almighty. We often meet atheists who burn with nationalist zeal. Modern nationalism easily morphs into imperialism, and the two are never far apart. In its darker forms, it shows not so much a love for one’s own people — that would be entirely natural — but rather a fierce disdain for neighbouring peoples, revolting in the eyes of the Creator of all nations." And, "The unbelief and modern idolatry of the white world have spread like a fiery river in all directions, reaching even small, patriarchal peoples, and trickling into Asia, Africa, and Oceania. “The culture of apes and noxious gases,” as some renowned Asian thinkers have described our civilisation, is now being fast absorbed by people of different cultural lineages who once scorned it." And, "Those once chosen by God to be “the salt” and “the light” have lost their courage and grown dim. Though they boast of their calling, no one takes them at their word anymore. Neither India, nor China, nor Africa see the white nations as salt or light; they judge them as emptiness and shadow." Lastly and most importantly, "Triumph in the coming war turns on repentance. The people who, called to battle by Divine Providence, humble themselves first and, crying out to God, set right their sins, will prevail."

"Look at our whole life: it is just such (as was this voyage). For at one time we meet with kindliness, at another with a tempest; sometimes from our own want of counsel, sometimes from our idleness, we fall into numberless evils; from our not hearkening to Paul, when we are eager to go somewhere, where he bids us not. For Paul is sailing even now with us, only not bound as he was then: he admonishes us even now, and says to those who are (sailing) on this sea, "take heed unto yourselves: for after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you" and again, "In the last times perilous times shall come: and men shall be lovers of their own selves, lovers of money, boasters." This is more grievous than all storms. Let us therefore abide where he bids us — in faith, in the safe haven: let us hearken unto him rather than to the pilot that is within us, that is, our own reason." St. John Chrysostom