As a runner is obstructed and weighed down by clothing, so too is the intellect by anxious thoughts. -Evagrios the Solitary; i saw this quote on twitter.  it was re-tweeted by someone i follow (asceticstruggle): @Psalm51Eric von Mizener… more »

Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle. -Philo of Alexandria, as quoted by Fr. Luke Melackrinos via Twitter (i wasn't able to find an original source, but it is quoted 'many' times on the internet, and often mistakenly given credit to… more »

Sex is rapid, but love requires patience and effort.  ...  Love takes us out of ourselves and awakens a profound interest in the other...  love always leads to service.  - Children and PARENTS - Wisdom and Guidance for Parents, by Fulton J. Sheen; pp.'s… more »