Ambrose of Optina
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Oct 5, 2026
Ted ParaskevopoulosGUEST
And I don't want to misquote the father because I had in my mind two days ago and now I totally forgot which father of the church said this.
Ted ParaskevopoulosGUEST
St. Ambrose of Optina.
Ted ParaskevopoulosGUEST
Anyways, I don't want to misquote the father because then all the internet trolls will come after us.
Ted ParaskevopoulosGUEST
But I mean, he says prayer that is forced is more powerful than prayer that comes naturally.