Spiritual Treasures

Despair not and be not self-confident; rather, humbly cry out to the Lord with hope: have mercy on me!

Despair not and be not self-confident; rather, ...

Behold, let no one say: I have committed many sins — there can be no forgiveness for me. He who says this does not know that God is the God...

Despair not and be not self-confident; rather, ...

Behold, let no one say: I have committed many sins — there can be no forgiveness for me. He who says this does not know that God is the God...

Life's lessons

Life's lessons

When you stand before God, recall those who serve earthly authorities. Take the example of slaves before their masters when considering your position. Recall your sinfulness and call upon God’s assistance...

Life's lessons

When you stand before God, recall those who serve earthly authorities. Take the example of slaves before their masters when considering your position. Recall your sinfulness and call upon God’s assistance...

God's punishment and love

God's punishment and love

I have incurred Thy wrath with my sins, O Lord; but it is against Thy will that Thou art wroth, for Thou overflowest with abundant mercy and Thy majesty is...

God's punishment and love

I have incurred Thy wrath with my sins, O Lord; but it is against Thy will that Thou art wroth, for Thou overflowest with abundant mercy and Thy majesty is...

Show mercy on account of our failings.

Show mercy on account of our failings.

I who am all covered with sores run to Thy loving-kindness. Accept my sighs as Thou didst accept the tears of the harlot.

Show mercy on account of our failings.

I who am all covered with sores run to Thy loving-kindness. Accept my sighs as Thou didst accept the tears of the harlot.

It is time at last to recognize the enemy’s deceit and to come to our senses.

It is time at last to recognize the enemy’s dec...

Take an interest, at last, in your salvation, O sinner. Seclude yourself, collect your thoughts and say to yourself: how much time have you spent feeding the lusts of your...

It is time at last to recognize the enemy’s dec...

Take an interest, at last, in your salvation, O sinner. Seclude yourself, collect your thoughts and say to yourself: how much time have you spent feeding the lusts of your...

Convert me by force; do not wait for me to choose to do so of mine own free will.

Convert me by force; do not wait for me to choo...

How shall I mourn the blindness of my soul? How shall I mourn my calamitous ignorance of mine own self?

Convert me by force; do not wait for me to choo...

How shall I mourn the blindness of my soul? How shall I mourn my calamitous ignorance of mine own self?