Willie’s Reviews > Saint Paisios of Mount Athos > Status Update

"The Pope created the new calendar, and an idolater created the old calendar." !!

He started a book about virtuous laity: "Instead of talking about peoples' bad behavior, it's better to highlight the real stars." " I know a lot of examples. They have reached purity, and, since the word of God is pure, they understand the Gospel and can receive Divine enlightenment. In their thoughts, they only condemn themselves." They always blame themselves and justify others.

Encouraging words

Some people can recieve the Grace of the Holy Cross from a log. Then there are others that do not receive anything even from the actual Holy Cross

Fragrances and languages, both unknown yet most powerful

Demons are real, and the elder turned to prayer whenever "the little troublemaker" came around.

Prayer burns demons. Turn to intense and focused prayer when sorely tempted.