St. Symeon the New Theologian | 'The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit' (Ps.34:18)
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I know a man who kept no long strict fasts, no vigils, did not sleep on bare earth, imposed on himself no other specially arduous tasks; but, recollecting in memory his sins, understood his worthlessness and, having judged himself, became humble - and for this alone the most compassionate Lord saved him;
as the divine David says: 'The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit' (Ps.34:18).
In short, he trusted the words of the Lord and for his faith the Lord received him.
St. Symeon the New Theologian
