St. Seraphim of Sarov, speaking with Nicholas Motovilov (source)
There is nothing better than peace in
Christ, for it brings victory over all the evil spirits on earth and
in the air. When peace dwells in a man’s heart it enables him to
contemplate the grace of the Holy Spirit from within. He who dwells
in peace collects spiritual gifts as it were with a scoop, and he
sheds the light of knowledge on others. All our thoughts, all our
desires, all our efforts, and all our actions should make us say
constantly with the Church: “O Lord, give us peace!” When a man
lives in peace, God reveals mysteries to him.
-St. Seraphim of Sarov
(source)
Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us! Amen!
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