Беседа 23. О тайне служения святых, которая усматривается в природных . 973

1. A symbolic representation of the labors that saints and divine men undertake for God's sake is contained in what happens to the seeds. When the earth is cultivated in the month of Nisan 974, the ordinary appearance of the seeds in no way reveals the inexpressible variety and abundance of colors, so magnificently mixed, which these seeds will in due time produce, like a wonderful robe and adornment for the earth that nurtured the seeds within itself. 2. The mysterious meaning that is seen in small seeds is spiritually recognized by holy men in their understanding at those times when their whole life becomes dull and darkened. They know that the power of the Creator will be revealed in them, and therefore they eagerly hope to see in themselves that ineffable change that is the tangible result of their ordinary labors. This change occurs to them thanks to the action of the Holy Spirit, which they receive in accordance with their success in the ascetic life. The text of this chapter has been freely translated by us. Literal translation is difficult. The month of Nisan corresponds approximately to April. You might be interested in: