Feast of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk!

I'm happy that I get to post about one of my favorite Saints, Tikhon of Zadonsk.  He lived in 18th century Russia.  He was a monk and also a Bishop.  There is a book published that contain some of his writings, Journey to Heaven; Counsels on the Particular Duties of every Christian 

Here are some quotes from the book:


"For where there is peace, harmony, and oneness of soul, there is the God of peace."


"To God the just Judge, both the noble man and the lowly are equal"


"No one spits on you, no one even strikes at you, no one crowns you with thorns, and the rest.  Christ the Lord endured all these things with great meekness and long-suffering.  For whom? For me and you."


"A righteous man has no need to judge and condemn another, how much less should a sinner judge a sinner?"


"The beauty of the soul is the image of God in which we were created.  Seek this beauty and it shall suffice you."


"[The Saints] are glorified, and before you lies the same glory, only imitate their lives and you shall be saved."


"Believe in all things as the Holy Scriptures teach, and as the Holy Church believes and establishes in accordance with it."

"Then love, humility, compassion, prayer and the rest, must reside in the heart."