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Saint Seraphim of Sarov says:
“The fact that I am a monk and you are a layman is of no importance. The Lord listens equally to the monk and to the man of the world provided both are true believers.
“The Lord looks for a heart full of true faith into which to send His Spirit. For the heart of a man is capable of containing the Kingdom of God.
“The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God are one.”