The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers - 77

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77. There was an old man who was constantly ill. Now it happened that he was without suffering for one year, and he was vexed and wept, saying, ‘God has forsaken me and has not visited me.’

- The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers (Apophthegmata Patrum), Translated by Sister Benedicta Ward, SLG

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77. There was an old man who was constantly ill. Now it happened that he was without suffering for one year, and he was vexed and wept, saying, ‘God has forsaken me and has not visited me.’

- The Wisdom of the Desert Fathers (Apophthegmata Patrum), Translated by Sister Benedicta Ward, SLG
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When hounded by a novice for spiritual counsel, a reputed wonderworker finally said: "Heed these words of wisdom.” The novice asked: "What are they?” The wonderworker then replied: “Ignore everything I say.” :ehh:
 
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