To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain | Phil 1:21 | Retro Texture | Glowing Letters and Cross with Skull | Orthodox Christian Hardcover Journal

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For himself, Paul has no fear. He is not even afraid of death: "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Phil. 1:21). The apostle even seems to be at a loss what to choose: life or death? "For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you" (1:23).

- Archbishop Averky, Commentary on the Epistles

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For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.

- Matthew 16:25

Why Journal?

Do you have a notebook for taking down quotes from Holy Fathers in your reading? Do you always have a book of Holy Fathers that you are reading and can turn to in a moment of gloom? Start now—this is essential!

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Keep track of the extent of every passion and of every virtue, and you will know what progress you are making.

- The Ladder of Divine Ascent, 25:56

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Few things will in help in keeping death and the final judgment before one's face as much as journaling. Remembrance of Death Orthodox Christian Hardcover Blank Journals provide a visually-compelling incentive to turn to your journal every day, in order to record both the highlights of your edifying spiritual reading, and to help you maintain nepsis - vigilance - over your heart and mind, the better to fight the passions with vigor and endurance.