PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

Grace Is Not Meant to Be Admired but Embraced “God created you without you, but He will not save you without you.” — St. Augustine There is a subtle temptation in the spiritual life that often disguises itself as humility. We hear about God’s mercy. We speak about grace. We read the Gospel and marvel at the love of Christ. We thank Him for His patience, His forgiveness, and His compassion. Yet we remain fundamentally unchanged. We admire grace while resisting it. We celebrate