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Eldress Galaktia of Crete: the 4 Things God Wants from Us

WHAT LORD WANTS

 

The caretakers who lived near Eldress Galaktia of Crete recorded her teachings, in order to capture her spiritual wisdom to enlighten the world. Below you will read Gerontissa's words in full about what she feels the Lord wants from us.

 

18th September 2016 - Record from her caretakers

 

ELDRESS: «Whoever feels even a little bit of the Light of God, the love of God, loves the whole world afterwards. He/She prays for the whole world. You see what God is and what you are. You cry for your sins afterward. I don't know anything else. Ask the educated to tell you. I feel that there are four things that God primarily desires: Repentance, humility, silence, and love accompanied with mercy in secret. These are the foundation. The rest come afterwards... ».

 

From the book "H Οσία Γερόντισσα Γαλακτία της Κρήτης ", in the Greek language.

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