“In Melanie’s genius little book, Draw a Circle (Not a Line), she warns against letting your own pride stand in the way of loving others through hospitality. She advises, ‘Don’t wander down the unhappy path of seeking perfection. Instead, consider creating a sense of oneness with your guests by offering hospitality that is anchored in the only perfection there really is: God’s love.’” — Jennifer Anna Rich

“I suppose the ‘coincidence’ of discovering Saint Gavrilia, the ‘Ascetic of Love’ is a little present God gave me on my first visit to Patmos… Just yesterday I received the first shipment of Philothei’s new book, The Light and Joy of Saint Gavrilia: The Legacy of The Ascetic of Love, published by Sea Salt Books. A treasure!’” — Jennifer Anna Rich

“’It’s kind of like taking your dog on a walk, and meeting another friendly dog on the trail, you are pulled strongly by the leash toward this new friend. In the case of saints, the leash is invisible, but reliable.” — Jennifer Anna Rich