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| The Ladder of Divine Ascent |
Some people living carelessly in the world have asked me: “We have wives and are beset with social cares, and how can we lead the solitary life?” I replied to them: “Do all the good you can; do not speak evil of anyone; do not steal from anyone; do not lie to anyone; do not be arrogant towards anyone; do not hate anyone; do not be absent from the divine services; be compassionate to the needy; do not offend anyone; do not wreck another man’s domestic happiness, and be content with what your own wives can give you. If you behave in this way, you will not be far from the Kingdom of Heaven”.
~ St John of the Ladder
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Fr Thomas Hopko, the author, and her friends
Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Ellwood City, PA, Sept 2008 |
"Remember God. Say your prayers. Go to church. Forgive you brother. Obey the commandments."
~ Fr Thomas Hopko
Lord have mercy on me a sinner.
Relevant Reading
St John of the Ladder
The Ladder of Divine Ascent (
opens as PDF)
Fr. Thomas Hopko
55 Maxims of the Christian Life by Fr Thomas Hopko
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