8.43 How can I overcome my anger or hatred?

We are all angry at times, and it is not always wrong: even Jesus knew a holy anger when the house of God was abused (Mk 11:15-18). But God wants to give us peace, so a continued anger is not good.

Moses was a highwayman full of hate and anger. He was forced to find temporary refuge in a monastery. There, he gradually learned that by opening himself to the love of God instead of to his anger, he was able to find peace. Give it a try!

For more on this saint, scan the picture with the app Online with Saints or click:
→ Saint Moses the Ethiopian