Saint Seraphim of Sarov: Let us not follow the path of disappointment

“Let us not follow the path of disappointment,” proclaimed Saint Sepraphim while happily tapping his foot on the ground.

“Christ defeated them all. He raised Adam. She gave Eva her dignity again. He killed death.”

“Why do you live apart from your wife? Go quickly to find her again. Go.” (To a man who lived apart from his wife).

“If you believe, my precious, everything can happen when you believe…”.

“Our life can be compared to a candle made of wax and wick, which burns with a flame that we lit. The candle is our faith. The wick is our hope. And the flame is the love that unites faith with hope just like the wax and the wick burn together making fire. A poor quality candle evinces an unpleasant smell when you light it. Just like the life of a sinner.”

“It is all about what you decide. Making a decision is the beginning of things.”