Philokalia—The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts Quotes

“For these good things we ought all of us always to give thanks to him, especially those who have received from him the power to renew their holy baptism through repentance, because without repentance no one can be saved. For the Lord has said, 'Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, yet fail to do the things I tell you?' (Luke 6:45) - St. Peter of Damaskos”
― G.E.H. Palmer, Philokalia—The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated & Explained

“Be attentive to yourself, so that nothing destructive can separate you from the love of God. Guard your heart, and do not grow listless and say: "How shall I guard it, since I am a sinner?" For when a man abandons his sins and returns to God, his repentance regenerates him and renews him entirely. - St. Isaiah the Solitary”
― G.E.H. Palmer, Philokalia—The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated & Explained

“Be attentive to yourself, so that nothing destructive can separate you from the love of God. Guard your heart, and do not grow listless and say: "How shall I guard it, since I am a sinner?" For when a man abandons his sins and returns to God, his repentance regenerates him and renews him entirely.”
― G.E.H. Palmer, Philokalia—The Eastern Christian Spiritual Texts: Selections Annotated & Explained