Daily Reflection for June 8, 2018

Amma Syncletica said, “In the beginning there are a great many battles and a good deal of suffering for those who are advancing towards God and afterwards, ineffable joy. It is like those who wish to light a fire; at first they are choked by the smoke and cry, and by this means obtain what they seek … so we must also kindle the divine fire in ourselves through tears and hard work.”

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Can we be diligent in our witness to the spiritual life, in practices of prayer, fasting and conversion?