Consolation When we are in need of consolation

• Consolation
• When we are in need of consolation
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• The Elder Jospeh the Hesychast said to his disciples that,  “In order for one to realize his weak nature, he must encounter many great temptations. And then, through many trials he is humbled and learns true humility. But it takes time. Humility does no consist in words such as ‘I am a sinner…’ and so on. Humility is the truth.”
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• Saint Paisios of Mount Athos told us that we must be patient, since "Patience is the strongest medicine that heals great and long-lasting trials". God always provides the best solution, and is pleased when we go through trials, and endure them without complaining. Therefore, we should pray that God would provide us with patience so that we will endure everything that comes our way.
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• One of the best prayers we can say during difficult times of trial and heartache, is the Prayer from the Service of the 3rd Hour: "Grant speedy and steadfast consolation unto Thy servants, O Jesus, when our spirits are become despondent. Depart not from our souls when they be in afflictions, nor be Thou afar from our minds when they be in tribulations, but do Thou ever go before us. Draw nigh unto us, draw nigh, O Thou Who art everywhere present; even as Thou wast ever present with Thine apostles, so also do Thou unite Thyself to them that long for Thee, O Compassionate One, that being one with Thee we may praise and glorify Thine All-Holy Spirit."
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• With love in Christ,
• Abbot Tryphon
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