The biography and collected teachings of Mother Gavrilia (1897-1992), a modern ascetic and missionary who travelled the world caring for lepers, the blind, and the lost, spending her last years as a hesychast in Greek monasteries and finally, in a small house in Athens where she consoled and cared for all who came to her. A journey into the heart of Love in 94 years and 4 continents.
Quotes from the book:
"We all look anxious! What has happened here? The sense of Joy has been lost. This is very serious! In India, they are awaiting Christ and their waiting is joyful. We "have" Him but do not reflect Him. We are guilty for this. Terribly guilty..."
"Where you go, what you do, how you live, whether you help others, is of less significance. Only one thing is important: the quality and the quantity of the Love you give to all- to all, without discrimination."
"What would you do if the Lord were present and visible? Would you do this or that, if He were here, by your side? This thought protects you from sin."
"From Love and beyond...the Will of God will guide you and teach you how to speak."
"Since I am always submitted to the Will of God, I cannot be anxious!"
"I am of the eleventh hour...but the Lord said that even those of the last hour are to work."
"When we become the mirror in which the Other sees his own reflection and this mirror is filled with joy, he will surely see some joy too."
"We have need of three things: first, Faith...second, Faith...third, Faith."
