Day: May 27, 2011

  • The Specific Truth

    The Truth, spoken in general, is, perhaps, the most easily spoken truth in all the world. It smooths over the rough edges of hard truth and says more easily that to which all can agree. If all can agree – it is not probably the truth – or it is not a truth worth speaking.…

  • Telling the Truth

    My recent writings have caused me to want to offer this reprint. Truth-telling is not a moral activity, but an activity of true existence. It is a simple command: ‘Do not lie,’ but it is tantamount to saying ‘Exist!’ +++ Abba Poemen said, “Teach your mouth to say that which is in your heart.” Speaking…


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  1. Hi Bonnie, I think it’s in his book called “His Life is Mine”. I’m at work and will look it…

  2. Michael, regarding joy, what a key it is! This past winter I did my first Psalter Prayer group, praying the…

  3. Dee, Thank you for that quotation. As Sam says, it is “particularly helpful.” Can you give its source?

  4. Thank you very much, Dee. The quote from St Sophrony is particularly helpful.


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