A Thief Hates…

A thief hates the sun. A proud man despises the meek.
St. John Klimakos -The Ladder of Divine Ascent “On Pride”

I have seen this many times over, even among those who profess to be followers of Christ. The simplistic love of God and the piety of the meek make them ill. This is the burning of the sun, the burning of God’s love shining on them. I have told the story before of a close relative of mine who used to practically shriek and climb the walls when I suggested prayer as a tool for relaxation, and to help her sleep. “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?” the demons said…