Отечник Святителя Игнатия

St. Ignatius (Bryanchaninov) - Otechnik

A careful reading of these sayings and stories brings to the reader - both from paradise - from the first centuries of Christianity the holy simplicity and savor the true worship of God, divine grace abundantly shaded. It can guide the work of the monk on the right path Bogougozhdeniya, bringing these activities most true views; it can bring comfort in a variety of afflictions that rise in the soul of the monk - rushing at him from outside; they can be fed and maintained a peaceful and prayerful mood monk as oil nourish and sustain the burning lamp. Who assimilated the teachings of the Fathers proposed here, one being among the human society, styazhet heart silence. Who will remain foreign to this doctrine, he is in a secluded wilderness and non-source gate will be outraged rumors painting thoughts and dreams, will hold a worldly life. It provides peace of heart in silence doing, coupled with boleznovaniem or crying heart. We will try to bring the heart into silence: in this - the essence of monastic life. From the heart of silence comes true humility: humility of the true abode of God poured out man. Instruct such a feat sayings of the Fathers, examples of precise execution evangelical, is the distinguishing feature of their activities. Short and simple sayings; Fathers activities - activities of infants in the Lord; and sayings and their activities have a deep meaning and deep significance. They are precious, as the fruits of the holy experience, how accurate, immaculate expression of the will of God. Some of the sayings and stories adding some flavor explanation: because the humility of the Fathers, and the teaching of moral rules are not always clear for those unfamiliar with the spiritual monastic life. Brethren, read and reread the teaching offered here! Soon you seeing in it a wonderful property that is full of life and strength; it - ever-youthful: it is read each time to read the first time, pouring into the soul of the reader copious stream of spiritual intelligence and grace sensations.