On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit Quotes

“Not for the sake of a wretched sinner like me, but for the sake of the tears of a mother grieving for her son and firmly trusting in Thy loving kindness and Thy almighty power, Christ God, raise up her son, O Lord!’ And the Lord raised him up”
― Seraphim of Sarov, On the Acquisition of the Holy Spirit

“The true aim of our Christian lives consists of the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.”
― St. Seraphim of Sarov, On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit

“Acquiring the Spirit of God is the true aim of our Christian life, while prayer, fasting, alms-giving and other good works done for Christ’s sake are merely means for acquiring the Spirit of God.”
― Seraphim of Sarov, On the Acquisition of the Holy Spirit