I know everyone must’ve read and heard so much more about Terri Schiavo that surely the subject is all talked out. I agree with that, but I find that I can’t quite move on, so I’ll just say the things I’m mulling over:

I’m disappointed in some of the Christian right-to-life responses to the fact — […]

With each one of us there is a Guardian who does not miss anything and whose watchfulness never relaxes or grows weak.
– Isaac the Syrian

Wretched and poor is the man who does not fear God, for such a man is afraid of everything. — St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

Repentance is the key which opens the gates of heaven. If you sin every day, you should repent every day. — Saint John Chrysostom

A small but persistent discipline is a great force, for a soft drop falling persistently hollows out hard rock. — Saint Isaac of Syria

The sins of the entire world drown in the sea of God’s love, like a stone which sinks when thrown in to the water. — Abbot Nikon

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle. — Saint Philo of Alexandria

The qualities of a pure soul are intelligence devoid of envy, ambition free from malice, and unceasing love for the Lord of glory. — Diadochos of Photiki

Do your work without being concerned about whether the others are doing theirs. Each one receives from God what is his due. — Archimandrite Sophrony

Constant pondering on the Holy Scriptures will always fill the soul with incomprehensible wonder and joy in God. — Isaac the Syrian