He who reads much. . .
“He who reads much and understands much, receives his fill. He who is full, refreshes others.”
― St
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St. Ephraim the Syrian: When you begin to read or listen to the Holy Scriptures . . .
“When you begin to read or listen to the Holy Scriptures, pray to God thus: “Lord Jesus Christ, open the ears and eyes of my heart so that I may hear Thy words and understand them, and may fulfill Thy will.” Always pray to God like this, that He might illumine your mind and open to you the power of His words. Many, having trusted in their own reason, have turned away into deception.”
— St. Ephraim the Syrian
St. John Chrysostom: The Holy Scriptures lead us to God . .
“The Holy Scriptures lead us to God and open the path to the knowledge of God.”
— St. John Chrysostom, Conversations on the Gospel of John, 59:2
