St. John Climacus on Purified Heart - Orthodox (Psalm 51:10)
"The clean heart sees God—this is theosis. Through repentance, through the Jesus Prayer, through ascetic struggle, the heart is purified. 'Create' is ongoing: God continually...
This is theological quotes on theosis and repentance for adults, drawing on Psalm 51:10 and Matthew 5:8. It carries an emotional tone of hope, repentance and awe.
"The clean heart sees God—this is theosis. Through repentance, through the Jesus Prayer, through ascetic struggle, the heart is purified. 'Create' is ongoing: God continually cleanses those who continually repent. The ladder of divine ascent leads to a heart made pure." — St. John Climacus. Orthodox: theotic purification.
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