Patristic Quote of the Day - Desert Fathers
“I have seen them in prayer, and the sick child has received, also in prayer, the assurance of her recovery. … God alone can do this, and He certainly will, in all places, if only He is rightly asked to do so.” — St. Antony, Fathers of the Desert, Vol. I, p. 118
Meditation
St. Antony’s words highlight the truth that God alone heals, both body and soul. The Desert Father refuses credit for miracles, directing all glory back to the Lord. Prayer is not about the power of the one who prays, but about trust in the One who hears. When we pray, we do not compel God; we rest in His will, confident that He knows and acts for our good. Antony’s humility teaches us to avoid pride when blessings come through our prayers. Instead, let us remember that every mercy, every healing, every answered prayer, comes from the hand of God alone.
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