St. Philotheos of Sinai: Similarly, unceasing attentiveness is irksome; but when, invoked in prayer, Jesus draws near...

Smoke from wood kindling a fire troubles the eyes; but then the fire gives them light and gladdens them. 

Similarly, unceasing attentiveness is irksome; but when, invoked in prayer, Jesus draws near, He illumines the heart; for remembrance of Him confers on us spiritual enlightenment and the highest of all blessings.

St. Philotheos of Sinai

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