. . . you should know that there is present with you the angel whom God has appointed … - Anthony the Great

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These are not necessarily our agendas, but we feel a part of what a performer is, and what a performer has to say is more than just words and music.

Anthony the Great

. . . you should know that there is present with you the angel whom God has appointed for each man. . . This angel, who is sleepless and cannot be deceived, is always present with you; he sees all things and is not hindered by darkness. You should know, too, that with him is God.

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To say that God turns away from the sinful is like saying that the sun hides from the blind.

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When Abba Anthony thought about the depths of the judgments of God, he asked, 'Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age? Why are there those who are poor and those who are rich? Why do wicked men prosper and why are the just in need?' He heard a voice answering him, 'Antony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to your advantage to know anything about them. '

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When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.

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