SO GOOD QUOTES

Many times, however, we forget ourselves and our spirituality. We hear a specific story, for example, or read about a certain incident, or enter into a discussion, and forget that both our heart and mind are for the Lord. We continue talking, commentating, discussing, giving opinions, and zealously reply to those who oppose us. The matter is not worthy of any of this attention. However, despite this it reigns not only on our tongues and in our thoughts, but also our nerves and affections. Here, the waters have entered into our souls. We then become concerned and distressed over many matters. However, we are not occupied with the person who is needed, but we think “when we have a convenient time we will call for him” (Acts 24.25). We return to our homes, the matter being still in our minds, and we pour it into the minds of others and occupy them with it as well.

—H.H. Pope Shenouda III, The Life of Repentance and Purity