Desert Fathers
THEODORE OF SCETIS
Sayings of the Desert Fathers, Alphabetical Collection — translated by Benedicta Ward, SLG
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1. Abba Theodore of Scetis said, 'A thought comes to me which troubles me and does not leave me free; but not being able to lead me to act, it simply stops me progressing in virtue; but a vigilant man would cut it off and get up to pray.'
Translated by Benedicta Ward, SLG. Edition opa.patristics.desert-fathers.sayings-alphabetical-collection.en.