Saint Isaac the Syrian, also known as Saint Isaac of Nineveh, is quoted as saying the following on prayer: "Every good care of the intellect directed toward God and every meditation upon spiritual things is delimited by prayer, is called by the name of prayer and under its name is comprehended; whether you speak of various readings, or the cries of a mouth glorifying God, or sorrowing reflection on the Lord, or making bows with the body, or the alleluias of psalmody, or all t

Do not ask for love from your neighbor, for if you ask and he does not respond, you will be troubled. Instead show your love for your...