"Acquiring the Spirit of God is the TRUE AIM of our Christian Life, while prayer, fasting, alms-giving, and other good works done for Christ's sake are merely a means for acquiring the Spirit of God" (St. Seraphim of Sarov, On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit).

Referenced Scripture reading: Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13.

For the complete text of Fr. Seraphim's conversation with Motovilov, also known as On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit, follow this link: orthochristian.com

Thank you for listening! Tried something new with intro/outro music--I should say "clumsily tried" but, hey, practice makes perfect! May God bless you abundantly today.