Scripture and St. Isaac

Those who are led by grace to illumination in their way of life constantly perceive an intelligible ray, as it were, which passes through the words of Scripture. The ray distinguishes before the mind ordinary speech from the discourses which are spoken with greatness of meaning for the illumination of the soul. -- St. Isaac of Syria

Scripture and St. Isaac of Syria

Nothing can so banish licentious habits from the soul and restrain memories which disturb and stir up troubling flames in the body as can avid devotion to the love of learning and searching investigation into the meanings of the passages of Scripture.

Scripture and St. Isaac of Syria

The beginning of the way of life consists in applying the mind to the words of God and in exercising patience. For the draught which comes from the words of God helps toward the perfection which is in the latter. Likewise, indeed, the increase of growth in the fulfillment of patience gives place to greater need for the words of God. And the help which is from both of them quickly brings about the elevation of the whole edifice.