"Sin, having deprived the wretched soul of all the supernatural
blessings, strips it also of the natural ones, for it takes away the
keenness of the mind, the light and discrimination of reason, the
tenderness and perception of the heart, the peace of thoughts and of
conscience, and the purity of all the powers. It even weakens the body
and defiles the senses."
St. Nicodemos the Hagiorite.
"Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will
see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14
Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.
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