“Be a lamp in brightness, and. . .
“Be a lamp in brightness, and make the works of darkness cease, so that whenever your doctrine shines, no one may dare to heed the desires of darkness.” — Ephrem the Syrian
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“Yea, O Lord and King, grant me. . .
“Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sin and not to judge my brother, for You are blessed from all ages to all ages. Amen” — Ephrem the Syrian
Blessed the one who meditates on. . .
“Blessed the one who meditates on death each day and destroys the base passions lurking in the vines of the heart, for he will be consoled in the moment of separation.” — Ephrem the Syrian
Let books be your dining table, and. . .
“Let books be your dining table, and you shall be full of delights. Let them be your mattress, and you shall sleep restful nights” ― St. Ephraim the Syrian
St. Ephrem of Syria: Virtues are formed by prayer. . . .
“Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.” — St. Ephrem of Syria
St. Ephraim the Syrian: Imagine that someone, while standing before a king . . .
“Imagine that someone, while standing before a king and conversing with him, at the summons of a servant like unto himself leaves the king and begins to converse with that servant; such also is he who engages in conversation and gives himself over to distraction during the divine service.” — St. Ephraim the Syrian
St. Ephrem: Blessed the one who farms fair and good thoughts . . .
“Blessed the one who farms fair and good thoughts each day and by hope conquers the wicked passion of despondency, by which the Lord’s ascetics are warred upon.” –St. Ephrem of Syria
St. Ephraim the Syrian: No one should think that the Creation . . .
“No one Should think that the Creation of Six Days is an allegory; it is likewise impermissible to say that what seems, according to the account, to have been created in the course of six days, was created in a single instant, and likewise that certain names presented in this account either signify nothing, or […]
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 […]
St. Ephraim the Syrian: Come, let us wonder at the virgin most pure . . .
“Come, let us wonder at the virgin most pure, wondrous in herself, unique in creation, she gave birth, yet knew no man; her pure soul with wonder was filled, daily her mind gave praise in joy at the twofold wonder: her virginity preserved, her child most dear. Blessed is He who shone forth from her!” […]