The World is a Contest No. 2 (St Isaac the Syrian) | Orthodox Christian Lightweight Cotton Unisex TeeThis world is a contest and a field for contest. This time is the time of struggle The King lays no limit on his warriors until the contest is over; then every man will be brought to the doors of the King of Kings and there tried as to whether he has gained the victory in the contest, or has turned his back. There is only one law there: to watch and resist. + St Isaac the Syrian, Directions on Spiritual Training, Text 103 For the ancient fathers, a

- Hosea 13:14

Does our conscience reassure us

in reproaches

be my sure armor

Then he said to me

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There are no exceptions

slow to anger

the depth of the sea

while we do not look at the things which are seen

Then Jesus sent the multitude away

He also called for water and a cloth and