From the book of Job 31:1-8; 13-23, 35-37 Job’s appeal to the goodness of his life Job said: I have made an agreement with my eyes and entertained no thoughts against a maiden. But what is man’s lot from God above, his inheritance from the Almighty on high? Is it not calamity for the unrighteous, … Continue reading
“The reason for all disturbance…”
From the teachings of Saint Dorotheus, abbot via divinwoffice.org The reason for all disturbance is that no one finds fault with himself Let us examine, my brothers, how it happens that many times a person hears something unpleasant and goes away untroubled, as if he had not heard it; and yet on some occasions he … Continue reading
Psalm 6
Psalm 6 A suffering man cries to God for mercy I am filled with dismay… Father, save me from this hour (John 12:27). Lord, do not reprove me in your anger: punish me not in your rage. Have mercy on me, Lord, I have no strength; Lord, heal me, my body is racked; my soul … Continue reading
