RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST

Passions

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  Vainglory

  The vainglorious man is an idolator, although he is called a believer. He thinks that he is honoring God, but in actual fact he is pleasing not God, but men. Venerable John of the Ladder. Sometimes...
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  Regarding anger

  The passion of anger, in which one may include all forms of aggression toward other people, is also bears evidence of the absence of love for one’s neighbor. Meekness, gentleness, (a virtue that is...
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  On holding your tongue

  The Lord will protect your soul so long as you hold your tongue. Do not say more than necessary; much talking drives away the Holy Spirit. Learning to be silent is a great undertaking. In remaining...