SPIRITUALITY

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Father Lazarus - Father Lazarus saved my life. He does not know me, but I adore him. My dream is to visit and live with him for some days. He was an atheist until the age of 40.  He now lives in complete solitary in the desert of Egypt as a Christian monk. This is only the first episode. If you like it, please also watch the other episodes.

Fr. Lazarus & Fr. Maximos - Here is another video of Father Lazarus that I found online. In this video, we can listen to his conversation with another monk, Fr. Maximos. Their conversation is very inspiring. It is filled with wisdom and meaningful spirituality.

Fr. Lazarus & Mr. Peter Owen Jones (BBC) - This is another amazing video. This is the video where I first learned about Fr. Lazarus. Simply wonderful.

Mr. Michael (MrCaringuy) - MrCaringuy makes beautiful and touching tribute videos. Most of his tribute videos are for those who committed suicide. Indeed, he is a caring person. His works move me to tears. He has helped me realize just how quickly fleeting life is. Moreover, if you are suffering from suicidal depression, know that you are not alone. There was a time in my life when I clearly understood why some people hang themselves while others jump off bridges. According to official records, about every 40 seconds, somebody in this world dies by suicide. Please, wake up, people, and save humanity.

Fr. Matthew the Poor - Divine reflection and teachings.

Sister Clare Crockett - All or Nothing... Truly inspiring. I really hope she gets recognized as a saint soonest. Very beautiful and inspiring. 

C.S. Lewis - Although known for his works of fiction like Narnia, C.S. Lewis also wrote books on Christianity. He was an atheist until he met J.R.R Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, and a devout Catholic, who helped lead him to God. 

The Pilgrim's Progress - A truly beautiful and inspiring movie for Christians and those who are seeking spiritual guidance. Here is the trailer.

“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”

“To doubt is the biggest insult to Divinity.”

“If certain thoughts bother you, it is the devil who causes you to worry, and not God, Who, being the spirit of peace, grants you tranquility.” 

“The Lord sometimes makes you feel the weight of the cross. Although the weight seems intolerable, you are able to carry it, because the Lord, in His love and mercy, extends a hand to you and gives you strength.” 

-St. Padre Pio

"Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be." 

"The nearer one gets to God, the simpler one becomes." 

"A soul in a state of grace has nothing to fear of demons who are cowards." 

"You cannot be half a saint. You must be a whole saint, or no saint at all." 

-St. Therese of Lisieux

"There is no saint without a past. No sinner without a future." 

"It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." 

"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." 

"The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home." 

-St. Augustine of Hippo

 

"The devil does not hunt after those who are lost; he hunts after those who are aware, those who are close to God. He takes from them trust in God and begins to afflict them with self-assurance, logic, thinking, criticism. Therefore, we should not trust our logical minds."

"The goal is to rise spiritually, not simply to avoid sin." 

"Live simply and without thinking too much, like a child with his father. Faith without too much thinking works wonders. The logical mind hinders the grace of God and miracles. Practice patience without judging with the logical mind."

-St. Paisios of Mt. Athos

"A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, "You are mad; you are not like us." -St. Anthony the Great

"He should first show them in deeds rather than words all that is good and holy." 

-St. Benedict of Nursia

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding.

John 8:51 

Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

John 14:27 

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 14:20-21 

At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Matthew 7:7 

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Luke 9:62 

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Psalm 56:11

In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

Psalm 50:15 

And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.

John 8:11

She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 

Deuteronomy 28:7 

The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.

Psalm 66:11-12

Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou laidst affliction upon our loins. Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water: But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

Luke 12:15 

[15] And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Exodus 14:13 

[13] And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

Isaiah 43:1 

[1] But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 

Isaiah 43:2 

[2] When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.