In Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome
.“The heart is but a small vessel;
and yet dragons and lions are there,
and there likewise are poisonous creatures
and all the treasures of wickedness;
rough, uneven paths are there, and gaping chasms.
There also is God, there are the angels,
there life and the Kingdom,
there light and the apostles,
the heavenly cities and the treasures of grace:
all things are there.”
~ Macarius of Egypt (Homilies 43:7)
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Quote by Macarius of Egypt (c. 300-391)
Photo by Alain Joly
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Bibliography:
– ‘Fifty Spiritual Homilies of Saint Macarius the Egyptian’ – by Macarius of Egypt – (Aeterna Press)
Website:
– Macarius of Egypt (Wikipedia)
Suggestions:
– Sayings of the Church Fathers
– Beauty in Essence (other pointers from the blog)
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