Gregory of Sinai

Quotes

• “As just remarked, there are two main forms of ecstatic longing for God:”
• “The source and ground of our distractive thoughts is the fragmented state of our memory. The memory was originally simple and one-pointed, but as a result of the fall its natural powers have been perverted: it has lost its recollectedness in God and has become compound instead of simple, diversified instead of onepointed.”
• “He who practises hesychasm must acquire the following five virtues, as a foundation on which to build: silence, self-control, vigilance, humility and patience.”
• “Noetic prayer is an activity initiated by the cleansing power of the Spirit and the mystical rites celebrated by the intellect.”
• “For beginners prayer is like a joyous fire kindled in the heart;”
• “According to theologians, noetic, pure, angelic prayer is in its power wisdom inspired by the Holy Spirit.”

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