Meaning and context of this quote
“Prayer is the mother and daughter of tears. It is an expiation of sin, a bridge across temptation, a bulwark against affliction.”
from Attributed / Liturgical tradition — John Chrysostom
This passage from Attributed / Liturgical tradition reflects John Chrysostom’s teaching on prayer.
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