It is only next to God that we can find true and eternal joy. We taste bitter poison when we live apart from sweet Jesus. (Paisios of Mount Athos)

It is only next to God that we can find true and eternal joy. We taste bitter poison when we live apart from sweet Jesus.

Paisios of Mount Athos

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