Daily Reflection for June 6, 2018

While still living in the palace, Abba Arsenius prayed to God in these words, ‘Lord, lead me in the way of salvation.’ And a voice came saying to him, ‘Arsenius, flee from men and you will be saved.’

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In fleeing from his people in the palace, Arsenius is leaving his wealthy lifestyle behind and choosing another path that is poor in possessions but rich in love.