Whatever Passion a Man Does Not Bravely War Against | St Macarius | Gustav Dore - Samson Slaying Lion | Orthodox Christian Cotton Tote BagA man has set his affection, say, on property, another on gold and silver, another on the wisdom of the eloquence of the world for the sake of glory from men; another has loved power, another glory and honors among men, another wrath and anger for yielding quickly to it is loving it, another unseasonable conversations, another jealousy; another amuses himself and seeks pleasure all day long; another deceives himself with idle thoughts; another loves

Explanation of the Gospel According to St Luke (21:28-33)

which Christ disapproves

and anointed me with the oil of His anointing

protect me today against poison

and a witch

or distress

We preach a wisdom that is hidden (1 Cor 2:7)

“Depart from me

- Psalm 50 (51)

Explanation of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

because sin hardens my heart

but it is merely hidden by the greater light